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1 day ago

Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair

Sir Keir Starmer defended his policy choices as vindicated by economic growth and falling NHS waiting lists after Tony Blair criticized a lack of coherent plan.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer ally admits prime minister is unpopular' but warns of chaos' if leadership contest triggered UK politics live

Labour leaders urged unity behind Keir Starmer, rejecting leadership challenges and internal turmoil while focusing on delivering public change.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer loyalist warns against copying Tories' but admits PM is unpopular

Labour should unite behind Keir Starmer despite low popularity and avoid repeated leadership changes that harmed the Conservatives.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair

Sir Keir Starmer defended his policy choices as vindicated by economic growth and falling NHS waiting lists after Tony Blair criticized a lack of coherent plan.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer

Keir Starmer faces internal Labour pressure without a formal leadership challenge, risking prolonged leadership limbo while Conservatives have historically moved faster against prime ministers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was cleared to seek Labour selection for the Makerfield by-election, potentially enabling a return to Westminster and a challenge to the prime minister.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What could happen next in Labour leadership challenge?

A Labour byelection could be held in late June, with Andy Burnham needing NEC permission and Commons support to mount a leadership challenge.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer ally admits prime minister is unpopular' but warns of chaos' if leadership contest triggered UK politics live

Labour leaders urged unity behind Keir Starmer, rejecting leadership challenges and internal turmoil while focusing on delivering public change.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer loyalist warns against copying Tories' but admits PM is unpopular

Labour should unite behind Keir Starmer despite low popularity and avoid repeated leadership changes that harmed the Conservatives.
#uk-labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say

Wes Streeting allies say he plans to resign as health secretary and mount a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as early as Thursday.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise

Wes Streeting failed to secure enough support to launch a leadership bid, while Starmer’s authority weakened after ministerial resignations and growing calls for his departure.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

UK: Health minister quits in likely bid to topple PM Starmer

Wes Streeting resigned from Starmer’s Cabinet and Angela Rayner signaled readiness to move on, both positioning themselves to challenge Starmer after Labour’s election losses.
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2 weeks ago

Labour descends into open warfare as five leadership contenders circle Starmer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Multiple Labour senior figures are preparing leadership bids against Keir Starmer, with Wes Streeting reportedly planning a Cabinet resignation to launch a campaign.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer

A leadership challenge could be triggered if Wes Streeting secures 81 MP supporters, prompting Labour to scramble for a candidate and Starmer to urge MPs to prevent chaos.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say

Wes Streeting allies say he plans to resign as health secretary and mount a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as early as Thursday.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise

Wes Streeting failed to secure enough support to launch a leadership bid, while Starmer’s authority weakened after ministerial resignations and growing calls for his departure.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change - and warnings of chaos

The King’s Speech outlined a radical legislative agenda while the prime minister faced imminent pressure from allies expecting a leadership challenge.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer insists he won't quit as PM as Labour MP challenges ministers to trigger leadership contest UK politics live

Catherine West threatened to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership unless a cabinet minister challenges by tomorrow morning.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Catherine West backs down from Starmer challenge but urges him to go by September

Catherine West will seek a September timetable for Keir Starmer’s departure rather than a formal leadership challenge now.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer insists he won't quit as PM as Labour MP challenges ministers to trigger leadership contest UK politics live

Catherine West threatened to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership unless a cabinet minister challenges by tomorrow morning.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs

Labour MPs are urged to avoid plotting against Keir Starmer to prevent party annihilation during upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Cabinet minister warns Labour against doomscrolling' through leaders like the Tories

Labour MPs are urged to support Keir Starmer and focus on upcoming elections rather than considering leadership challenges.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Give the guy a chance': Wes Streeting says he does not want Starmer ousted

Wes Streeting supports Keir Starmer's leadership and opposes any challenges to avoid undermining the party's election promises.
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM braces for top civil servant to face MPs

Cabinet ministers are reportedly turning against Sir Keir Starmer amid the Lord Mandelson scandal, indicating potential leadership challenges ahead.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Almost like a Bond villain': why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM

Keir Starmer's leadership faces scrutiny amid local election concerns, but many Labour MPs believe a leadership challenge is unlikely despite recent controversies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

No other plan comes close': Labour MPs turn to Burnham as pressure mounts on Starmer

Keir Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny as Andy Burnham prepares for a potential leadership challenge amid concerns over upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM braces for top civil servant to face MPs

Cabinet ministers are reportedly turning against Sir Keir Starmer amid the Lord Mandelson scandal, indicating potential leadership challenges ahead.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Almost like a Bond villain': why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM

Keir Starmer's leadership faces scrutiny amid local election concerns, but many Labour MPs believe a leadership challenge is unlikely despite recent controversies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Stop listening to your rich mates': Labour civil war erupts over by-election defeat

Labour Party faces internal crisis following a devastating by-election loss in Gorton and Denton, with senior figures including Angela Rayner calling for leadership change and party direction reform.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Labour think tank asks members who they would support in leadership challenge

Labour Together canvassed party members about potential replacements, signaling growing concern over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership amid poor approval ratings.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Lawrence Jones Predicts Next Dem to Go After Chuck Schumer

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries may face removal as House Democratic leader amid Democratic criticism following Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's handling of the government shutdown.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Keir Starmer says any No 10 briefings against ministers unacceptable'

Keir Starmer condemned Downing Street briefings against cabinet ministers as completely unacceptable and defended Health Secretary Wes Streeting amid alleged internal plotting and leadership fears.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Wes Streeting denies plotting against PM and condemns No 10 bid to kneecap' him UK politics live

UK gilt yields rose modestly amid speculation of a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer, while the pound edged slightly higher and political allies issued defensive briefings.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The grace period is over so what now for Kemi Badenoch, the not Robert Jenrick' Tory leader? | Henry Hill

Kemi Badenoch's leadership faces fading public support, weak media traction, and persistent poll declines despite procedural stability from the 1922 Committee.
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fromIndependent
6 months ago

Conal Thomas: There's no vacancy yet, but is the writing on the wall for Micheal Martin?

Record homelessness, failed housing targets, and party turmoil have weakened the Taoiseach's position while Jim O'Callaghan's standing in Fianna Fáil is rising.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Kemi Badenoch has six months to save the Tories and her leadership, MPs warn

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
UK politics
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Senan Molony: Why Billy Kelleher's big result signals end is in sight for Micheal Martin as Fianna Fail leader

Starter pistol has been fired in succession race as 'stalking horse' candidacy face-off evokes echoes of Thatcher's last days in power
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