The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

Greens leader Polanski admits he lived on houseboat and may owe council tax

Zack Polanski had faced mounting questions over whether the houseboat, moored in east London, was his primary residence.

Evening Standard · May 12

Who could replace Keir Starmer? Runners and riders for next Labour leader as Rayner odds tumble

Keir Starmer faces possible leadership challenge as Wes Streeting quits Cabinet and joins list of nearly 100 Labour MPs calling on him to quit

Evening Standard · May 12

Cabinet ministers back Keir Starmer after he vows to fight on

Several senior ministers spoke out in support of the Prime Minister, while others declined to comment amid splits over his future in his top team.

Evening Standard · May 12

Labour must offer more than ‘better managed decline’ on economy, MPs urge

Soft-left Tribune group issues thinly disguised attack on Keir Starmer, calling for bold policy renewal

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Voices: Labour is giving us a psychodrama that absolutely nobody wants

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As more than 80 MPs call on Keir Starmer to quit, the party must look to its PM, roll up its sleeves and get on with the hard work of delivering for the UK rather than engaging in more unnecessary infighting

The Independent UK · May 12

What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged? | Explainer

Keir Starmer is facing mounting scrutiny as the leader of the Labour Party, with numerous MPs urging him to either announce a resignation timeline or step down entirely following disappointing outcomes in the recent local elections. A formal challenge can only initiate if a substantial backing from fellow lawmakers and…

The Economic Times · May 12

Four ministers resign as pressure rises on Starmer to quit

Jess Phillips, Miatta Fahnbulleh, Alex Davies-Jones and Zubir Ahmed join more than 80 MPs calling for PM to go

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Minister declines to say Keir Starmer will lead Labour into next election

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said Sir Keir was getting on with his job.

Evening Standard · May 12

Scotland’s elections confirmed that our nation’s leftwing identity is part myth, part reality

There is optimism even after support for Nigel Farage’s party surged in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than ever, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Labour urges London assembly to investigate Zack Polanski over council tax payments

Green party leader admits he may have failed to pay correct amount while living on a houseboat

The Guardian - UK · May 12