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Starmer sets out plans for ‘stronger and fairer’ UK as he fights to save his job

The King’s Speech set out Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for government as his position as Prime Minister remained in jeopardy.

Evening Standard · May 13

London MP Rupa Huq hits out at being added to 'save Keir Starmer' letter without consent

‘Not very courteous of colleagues to put names down without their approval,’ says Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq

Evening Standard · May 13

SNP seeks to force vote on Keir Starmer’s future

Pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister.

Evening Standard · May 13

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Green leader Zack Polanski faces investigation over London houseboat council tax

Zack Polanski has come under pressure this week to explain whether the houseboat, moored at Springfield Marina in east London, had been his primary residence for three years

Evening Standard · May 13

Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis

Ally of health secretary calls for prime minister to set out timetable for departure ahead of king’s speech

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Waspi campaigners to launch fresh legal challenge against the government over compensation payout

Angela Madden, chair of the Waspi campaign, said ‘we will not be ignored, and we will not give up this fight’

The Independent UK · May 13

Swinney says he rescued SNP from ‘enormous peril’ after 2024 election result

Mr Swinney said that the party was ‘in danger of collapse’ when he became First Minister.

Evening Standard · May 13

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Streeting leaves No 10 after brief talks with Starmer as PM fights on

The Health Secretary is seen as one of the Prime Minister’s key rivals.

Evening Standard · May 13

Greta Thunberg and Gary Lineker sign letter defending Southbank Centre chair

Misan Harriman accused of promoting Golders Green attack ‘conspiracies’ and comparing Reform voters to Nazis

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Racing need not fear Green party ‘conversation’ but must continue efforts on horse welfare

Discussion over racing should include those working in the sport and fans, along with MPs and animal rights campaigners

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power?

In today’s newsletter: A leadership crisis once again grips Westminster, with the Labour party currently split, the prime minister may not last the week

The Guardian - UK · May 13

London Mayor: James Cleverly early frontrunner to be Tory candidate to challenge Sadiq Khan in 2028

Exclusive: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch triggers start of race to select Conservative candidate for London Mayor

Evening Standard · May 13

Labour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election

Exclusive: Leaked draft statement says party ‘cannot continue on its current path’ under PM

The Guardian - UK · May 13

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

Removing Starmer solves the problem of an unpopular leader, but without a coherent alternative agenda his successor won’t fare much better, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · May 13

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The Independent UK · May 13

King Charles III will lay out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

King Charles III will deliver his prime minister’s legislative program for the coming year to lawmakers with all the pomp and historic trappings that accompany the ceremonial state opening for Parliament

Evening Standard · May 12

Keir Starmer to meet key rival Wes Streeting amid open revolt in Labour Party

Reports suggest the Health Secretary was backing down from launching an immediate leadership bid.

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Starmer hopes to regain momentum with unveiling of dozens of bills in king’s speech

Planned legislation includes housing, immigration and energy measures, and comes amid awkwardness with the palace over Charles’s role

Evening Standard · May 12

Second IndyRef on agenda in upcoming meeting between First and Prime Ministers

While Downing Street remains against the idea of another referendum, the two are expected to discuss the issue next month.

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Evening Standard · May 12

Streeting to face Starmer in showdown as four ministers quit and over 90 Labour MPs demand new leader

Likely leadership rival to ask Starmer how he plans to ‘get us out of this mess’ as PM faces mounting pressure to go

Evening Standard · May 12

Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as First Minister of Wales

Mr ap Iorwerth was elected as leader of the country by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK · May 12

How Keir Starmer lost authority over two days of confusion and drama

Labour leader remains UK prime minister despite mounting calls to step down before state opening of parliament

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Online safety campaigners reveal Starmer frustrations after Phillips exit

PM accused of dragging heels on forcing tech firms to block transmission of nude photos on children’s phones

Evening Standard · May 12

Keir Starmer to meet leadership rival Wes Streeting as leadership rift deepens

Labour descended into open division over the Prime Minister’s future on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK · May 12

The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s premiership: he may survive, but his manoeuvres themselves signal decline

Editorial: Each ploy required to shore up the prime minister’s position exposes how fragile his authority has become

Evening Standard · May 12

The three ways Keir Starmer could be ousted from No10

As a growing number of Sir Keir Starmer’s MPs demand he quits, these are the three ways the Prime Minister could be ousted

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