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UK politics

Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign

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Wes Streeting quits as UK Health Secretary, paving the way for challenge against PM Keir Starmer

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UK politics

Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary

Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions as PM's allies warn of 'chaos'

Leadership challenges are intensifying among Labour figures, with rivals seeking support while incumbents warn contests would destabilize government and delay economic progress.

Streeting in standoff with No 10 as allies claim things are shifting'

Health secretary Wes Streeting claims he has 81 MPs to trigger a leadership challenge, while No 10 and allies dispute plans and question shifting support.

16 minutes ago

Labour's Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over UK tax affairs

Angela Rayner says HMRC cleared her of deliberate tax wrongdoing, enabling a possible Labour leadership bid amid pressure on Keir Starmer.

31 minutes ago

Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign

Wes Streeting quit as health secretary, demanded Keir Starmer resign, and urged a broad Labour leadership contest with multiple candidates.

21 minutes ago

Wes Streeting quits as UK Health Secretary, paving the way for challenge against PM Keir Starmer

Streeting resigned from government, citing loss of confidence in Starmer’s leadership and urging a broad, ideas-focused contest for what comes next.

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Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary

Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary, criticized Labour leadership direction, and signaled a bid for Labour leadership after local election losses.

Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions as PM's allies warn of 'chaos'

Leadership challenges are intensifying among Labour figures, with rivals seeking support while incumbents warn contests would destabilize government and delay economic progress.

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Streeting in standoff with No 10 as allies claim things are shifting'

Health secretary Wes Streeting claims he has 81 MPs to trigger a leadership challenge, while No 10 and allies dispute plans and question shifting support.

Emergency brake needed on runaway' rent rises, experts warn

Rents are rising across England, straining low-income renters, and new Labour housing laws need stronger affordability measures like emergency caps on rent increases.

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Why Rayner being cleared over tax affairs is a problem for Streeting's bid for No 10

Angela Rayner said HMRC cleared her of wrongdoing, removing a major obstacle to a Labour leadership bid and increasing pressure on Keir Starmer.

War hero and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns set to stand against Starmer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour risks losing working-class voters by failing to grasp everyday financial insecurity and political identity needs radical rethinking.

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Leadership rules should not be tweaked' to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says

America's largest bank wades into Labour's leadership crisis

Jamie Dimon warned Labour not to become hostile to banks and threatened to withdraw major investment if Keir Starmer’s party moved leftward.

18 hours ago

It's more incrementalism': Starmer's safe king's speech fails to quell mutiny

The legislative programme is seen as incremental and insufficient, with major reforms delayed or softened, failing to rebuild voter trust.

Labour needs a battle of ideas now, not a scramble to snatch the keys to No 10 | Rafael Behr

Labour MPs face mounting evidence that current leadership is driving electoral collapse, prompting demands for Keir Starmer’s departure after defiant responses and inadequate urgency.

Why Rayner being cleared over tax affairs is a problem for Streeting's bid for No 10

Angela Rayner said HMRC cleared her of wrongdoing, removing a major obstacle to a Labour leadership bid and increasing pressure on Keir Starmer.

War hero and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns set to stand against Starmer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour risks losing working-class voters by failing to grasp everyday financial insecurity and political identity needs radical rethinking.

Leadership rules should not be tweaked' to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says

Labour leadership rules should not be changed to let Andy Burnham run, and NEC action aims to prevent leadership challenges.

America's largest bank wades into Labour's leadership crisis

Jamie Dimon warned Labour not to become hostile to banks and threatened to withdraw major investment if Keir Starmer’s party moved leftward.

18 hours ago

It's more incrementalism': Starmer's safe king's speech fails to quell mutiny

The legislative programme is seen as incremental and insufficient, with major reforms delayed or softened, failing to rebuild voter trust.

Labour needs a battle of ideas now, not a scramble to snatch the keys to No 10 | Rafael Behr

Labour MPs face mounting evidence that current leadership is driving electoral collapse, prompting demands for Keir Starmer’s departure after defiant responses and inadequate urgency.

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Rayner tax issues explained after HMRC clears her of wrongdoing

HMRC cleared Angela Rayner of wrongdoing over tax affairs after she settled unpaid stamp duty, enabling potential leadership challenges amid political speculation.

Andy Burnham: The King of the North' with No 10 in his sights

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Rayner tax issues explained after HMRC clears her of wrongdoing

HMRC cleared Angela Rayner of wrongdoing over tax affairs after she settled unpaid stamp duty, enabling potential leadership challenges amid political speculation.

Andy Burnham: The King of the North' with No 10 in his sights

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Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs that clipped her wings'

Angela Rayner says she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in a tax investigation and is open to a Labour leadership bid without triggering a contest or making deals.

Angela Rayner says Starmer should reflect on' stepping aside after HMRC clears her over tax affairs - UK politics live

Labour leadership uncertainty is framed as a risk to economic recovery, while Angela Rayner rejects deals and emphasizes delivering change for struggling people.

Burnham pulls out of BBC phone-in amid speculation

Andy Burnham withdrew from a BBC Radio Manchester phone-in to prioritize post-election discussions, while rumours about his return to Westminster and Labour leadership challenges were denied.

Keir Starmer has 'full confidence' in health secretary despite leadership challenge talk

Wes Streeting met Keir Starmer at No 10 for under 20 minutes as Starmer faced mounting pressure to resign.

Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs that clipped her wings'

Angela Rayner says she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in a tax investigation and is open to a Labour leadership bid without triggering a contest or making deals.

Angela Rayner says Starmer should reflect on' stepping aside after HMRC clears her over tax affairs - UK politics live

Labour leadership uncertainty is framed as a risk to economic recovery, while Angela Rayner rejects deals and emphasizes delivering change for struggling people.

Burnham pulls out of BBC phone-in amid speculation

Andy Burnham withdrew from a BBC Radio Manchester phone-in to prioritize post-election discussions, while rumours about his return to Westminster and Labour leadership challenges were denied.

Keir Starmer has 'full confidence' in health secretary despite leadership challenge talk

Wes Streeting met Keir Starmer at No 10 for under 20 minutes as Starmer faced mounting pressure to resign.

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Boost for Reeves as GDP shows 0.6% growth despite Iran war crisis

UK GDP grew 0.6% this year, with March growth of 0.3% surprising economists amid Iran war costs and political leadership turmoil.

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Labour is being destroyed by dithering: it should either do Brexit properly or rejoin the EU | Larry Elliott

Brexit reshaped British politics by breaking the two-party system, dividing the country, and forcing governments to solve problems without blaming the EU.

21 hours ago

The king's speech: what is the government's legislative agenda for the next 12 months?

A legislative package targets EU reset, industrial intervention, growth pilots, faster competition reviews, late-payment penalties, NHS reform, and a ban on conversion practices.

Labour is being destroyed by dithering: it should either do Brexit properly or rejoin the EU | Larry Elliott

Brexit reshaped British politics by breaking the two-party system, dividing the country, and forcing governments to solve problems without blaming the EU.

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The king's speech: what is the government's legislative agenda for the next 12 months?

A legislative package targets EU reset, industrial intervention, growth pilots, faster competition reviews, late-payment penalties, NHS reform, and a ban on conversion practices.

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There's a risk of another Liz Truss moment': City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again

UK gilt yields spiked amid leadership uncertainty, reflecting investor fears of political instability and higher borrowing under Labour.

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You've heard the king's speech but I think a better one might run like this | David Blunkett

Legislation would protect households from global conflict costs, freeze energy bills, curb inflation, and fund measures via a windfall levy.

In the UK, Muslim votes are treated as a problem to be managed

Local elections increased Muslim civic engagement, but campaigns and media responses often used divisive, agency-denying narratives like family and sectarian voting.

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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.

Full list of Labour MPs backing Starmer to deliver change the country needs'

111 Labour MPs urged unity and immediate focus on regaining public trust, opposing a leadership contest amid pressure on Keir Starmer.

Wes Streeting: PM-in-waiting or this generation's David Miliband'?

Wes Streeting planned for a leadership contest and then signaled he would resign and push for a Labour leadership election as the king’s speech approached.

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.

Full list of Labour MPs backing Starmer to deliver change the country needs'

111 Labour MPs urged unity and immediate focus on regaining public trust, opposing a leadership contest amid pressure on Keir Starmer.

Wes Streeting: PM-in-waiting or this generation's David Miliband'?

Wes Streeting planned for a leadership contest and then signaled he would resign and push for a Labour leadership election as the king’s speech approached.

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Reeves says if economy ain't broke, don't fix it' - as fight to keep her job goes on

Britain’s stronger-than-expected early-2026 growth supports fiscal stability and argues against risking domestic political changes.

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UK economy defies gloom with surprise March growth as Iran war clouds outlook

GDP rose 0.3% in March and 0.6% in the first quarter, led by services growth, offering short-term relief amid expected summer economic deterioration from the Iran war.

JP Morgan's warning is a push too far and banks will walk from London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Capital is mobile and prestige projects depend on confidence; if sentiment turns hostile to banks, major UK investment can be reconsidered and shifted elsewhere.

'I've been exonerated': Angela Rayner says HMRC has cleared her over flat stamp duty

Angela Rayner said HMRC cleared her of wrongdoing over her tax affairs and she was exonerated of deliberately avoiding tax.

What was HMRC's investigation into Angela Rayner's tax affairs all about?

HMRC cleared Angela Rayner of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness on her tax affairs, while confirming liability for higher stamp duty on a second-home purchase.

'I've been exonerated': Angela Rayner says HMRC has cleared her over flat stamp duty

Angela Rayner said HMRC cleared her of wrongdoing over her tax affairs and she was exonerated of deliberately avoiding tax.

What was HMRC's investigation into Angela Rayner's tax affairs all about?

HMRC cleared Angela Rayner of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness on her tax affairs, while confirming liability for higher stamp duty on a second-home purchase.

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7 hours ago

As the right moves in on antisemitism, where does that leave the Jewish left?

Some British Jewish leaders feel increasingly isolated as right-leaning figures gain trust in antisemitism condemnation and Israel defense, while left and liberal spaces face suspicion and booing.

No one should get a free pass on antisemitism so why does the right?

Antisemitism must be eliminated everywhere, and invitations or media portrayals that undermine solidarity should be rejected.

13 hours ago

Harry speaks out about lethal violence' against UK Jewish community and Gaza

Prince Harry urged clear distinction between legitimate protest and antisemitic prejudice amid rising antisemitism in the UK.

7 hours ago

As the right moves in on antisemitism, where does that leave the Jewish left?

Some British Jewish leaders feel increasingly isolated as right-leaning figures gain trust in antisemitism condemnation and Israel defense, while left and liberal spaces face suspicion and booing.

No one should get a free pass on antisemitism so why does the right?

Antisemitism must be eliminated everywhere, and invitations or media portrayals that undermine solidarity should be rejected.

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Harry speaks out about lethal violence' against UK Jewish community and Gaza

Prince Harry urged clear distinction between legitimate protest and antisemitic prejudice amid rising antisemitism in the UK.

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Starmer branded a 'communist' over free speech as Polish MEP threatens to sue him - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK blocks several right-wing figures from entering ahead of a major rally, prompting legal threats and accusations of censorship and authoritarianism.

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Farage criticised for backing preacher who says homosexuality is abomination'

Nigel Farage has been criticised for giving his full support to a Christian church leader who preached that homosexuality was an abomination and would lead to eternity in hell. The Reform UK leader recorded a video with Stephen Clayden after Colchester council applied for a banning order to limit his street preaching. In the clip posted on his YouTube channel, Farage assured Clayden that he was fully on your side in the dispute and offered to enlist the help of contacts at the Free Speech Union campaign group.

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King Charles announces UK government's trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban

A trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy will be introduced for England and Wales, targeting abusive practices while protecting legitimate healthcare.

Massive rise in eviction notices for renters ahead of new rules that came in in March

7,062 termination notices were received in the first quarter, a record and up 51% year-on-year, driven largely by landlord sales before March 1 reforms.

Reform loses control of county council

Conservatives, Greens, Liberal Democrats, and independents formed a power-sharing alliance to replace Reform UK’s minority administration in Worcestershire County Council.

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UK taskforce targets illegal gambling advertising networks

Officials said the group will bring together regulators, payment companies, technology platforms, law enforcement agencies, trade bodies and gambling industry representatives. It will focus on disrupting financial transactions connected to illegal operators, limiting online advertising tied to unlicensed gambling, and improving coordination between organizations already involved in enforcement work.

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Keir Starmer, stripped bare: neither charisma nor political acumen

The Latest: UK's Starmer meets prospective leadership rival ahead of King's Speech

The UK government’s legislative program will be presented by King Charles III amid uncertainty over Keir Starmer’s leadership after Labour election losses.

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UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing

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Keir Starmer, stripped bare: neither charisma nor political acumen

Keir Starmer’s appeal was pragmatic, but he lacked charisma and failed to deliver serious policy competence.

The Latest: UK's Starmer meets prospective leadership rival ahead of King's Speech

The UK government’s legislative program will be presented by King Charles III amid uncertainty over Keir Starmer’s leadership after Labour election losses.

UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing

Keir Starmer plans to press ahead with reform while facing resignations and calls to resign, meeting Wes Streeting before the King’s parliamentary speech.

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Starmer biographer warns Labour risks two leadership elections

Labour faces calls for Keir Starmer to resign, with warnings that leadership instability undermines the UK’s economy and security.

As King Charles takes centre stage in UK political drama, here's the view from the US

The King’s State Opening drew major US media attention, contrasting British political instability with enduring appeal of monarchy and tradition.

How Starmer can reassert his authority by sacking Wes Streeting

The health secretary plans to resign to trigger a leadership election against the prime minister, raising questions about why the prime minister does not sack him now.

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Immigration to feature in King's Speech amid calls for Starmer to resign

The King’s Speech is expected to prioritize immigration limits, green energy measures, SEND reforms, and laws targeting state-backed groups, including possible IRGC proscription.

What to expect from the King's Speech as Starmer fights for survival

The King’s Speech will set legislative priorities including immigration, green energy, and SEND reforms, with over 35 bills and a focus on defence.

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Starmer-Streeting latest: PM to hold showdown talks with rival ahead of King's Speech

Immigration to feature in King's Speech amid calls for Starmer to resign

The King’s Speech is expected to prioritize immigration limits, green energy measures, SEND reforms, and laws targeting state-backed groups, including possible IRGC proscription.

What to expect from the King's Speech as Starmer fights for survival

The King’s Speech will set legislative priorities including immigration, green energy, and SEND reforms, with over 35 bills and a focus on defence.

Starmer-Streeting latest: PM to hold showdown talks with rival ahead of King's Speech

The King’s Speech will set out the government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session.

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Nigel Farage faces parliamentary watchdog probe over 5m gift from crypto billionaire

Nigel Farage faces a parliamentary standards investigation over a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, which he says was for lifelong private security.

19 hours ago

The Guardian view on the king's speech: an agenda for a government that lacks conviction | Editorial

Labour’s promised stability and change have not produced coherent, radical reform, weakening confidence and making a full term for the prime minister unlikely.

The 6bn bond yields drama unfolding behind the headlines

Rising UK gilt yields increase government borrowing costs and may force cuts to spending amid political and global economic pressures.

21 hours ago

MoJ rebuked by regulator over toxic gas exposure of prisoners and staff at Dartmoor

HMP Dartmoor exposed prisoners and staff to illegal radon levels, prompting a maximum regulator sanction and a class action lawsuit against the Ministry of Justice.

Majority of Britons would back a smoking ban in pub gardens

Public support in Britain favors expanding smoke-free rules to pub gardens, campuses, bus stops, and children’s play areas.

22 hours ago

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech

The government’s parliamentary agenda includes major northern rail upgrades and continued energy policy commitments, including renewables acceleration and a ban on new North Sea oil and gas licenses.

Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king's speech

Legislative plans target NHS restructuring, special education reforms, jury trial limits, digital ID, leasehold abolition, and tighter migrant settled-status rules.

20 hours ago

Councillor who called Holocaust hoax' quits Reform days after election

A Reform councillor apologized for calling the Holocaust a hoax, quit the party days after election, and Farage said he was not welcome in Reform.

Dive-bombing' urban gulls snatching food sparks action in Inverness

Inverness faces escalating herring gull conflicts, prompting a new council strategy after repeated attacks, disturbances, and nesting-site pressures.

Palestine Action barrister wins appeal against contempt of court charge

A Court of Appeal ruled a judge lacked power to refer contempt allegations over a barrister’s closing speech in a Palestine Action activists trial.

19 hours ago

Legendary commentator has his say on Prince William supporting Villa

Aston Villa supporter William’s passion was described as genuine, with no manufactured support, linking the Royal family to national sport.

Keir Starmer's health minister reportedly readying to resign after talks with PM

A prime minister must retain the confidence of the House of Commons; losing it ends the ability to continue in office.

Keir Starmer clings to power: Rival Streeting visits No 10 - but crunch talks last less than 20 minutes

A prime minister must retain the House of Commons’ confidence; internal party processes cannot override that constitutional rule.

Flat owners to gain new rights to request faster broadband in leasehold overhaul

Flat owners in England and Wales will gain a legal right to request faster, reliable broadband that cannot be unreasonably refused under leasehold reforms.

Streeting resignation could plunge gilts, pound into crisis territory

A cabinet resignation and leadership challenge could rapidly push gilts and sterling into crisis territory by increasing uncertainty and signaling loss of government control.

Waspi campaigners to launch fresh legal challenge over compensation

Waspi campaigners confirmed fresh legal action against the Government after compensation was denied twice, citing rediscovered DWP evaluation and potential legal errors.

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