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Embattled UK PM Starmer pledges to bring Britain back to the 'heart of Europe'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought to draw a dividing line between a pro-European Labour party and Nigel Farage’s anti-European Union Reform UK, arguing that the UK faces a defining choice over its future direction as fresh evidence highlights the economic damage caused by Brexit.

Radio France Internationale

What we learned from Sir Keir Starmer’s post-election speech

Here the Press Association looks at what Sir Keir said in the make-or-break speech.

Evening Standard

Unite the Kingdom march: 'Far-Right agitators' banned from UK to stop them spreading hate in London, says Starmer

Tens of thousands expected at Unite the Kingdom, Unite the West protest - which PM says aims to ‘confront and intimidate’

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Does it seem as if almost anyone could be Britain’s next prime minister? Blame David Cameron

Are you a fresh face without too much baggage? Then a new home awaits you in No 10, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

MP backs down from Labour leadership bid as Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong

Catherine West had previously said she would challenge Sir Keir for the party leadership as early as Monday afternoon.

Evening Standard

There should be one thing on Starmer’s mind: not keeping his job, but keeping out Reform

His speech today was OK, but nowhere near enough. Now the risk is that the longer he stays in No 10, the harder it will be to stop Britain’s Trump, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

PM’s days numbered after underwhelming speech, says Swinney

Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to nationalise British Steel and put the UK ‘at the heart of Europe’.

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Desperate to please but pleasing no one, Starmer’s latest reset could be his last

Monday’s ‘make or break’ speech was one of the PM’s best but the signs are that most Labour MPs have already seen enough

The Guardian - UK

Starmer vows to block ‘far-right agitators’ entering UK for Tommy Robinson rally

So far, seven people planning on coming into the country for the march have been banned, it is understood.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Government will work on cross-party co-operation – but not with Reform

Reform UK has accused the First Minister of ‘political posturing’.

Evening Standard

NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK

Michelle O’Neill was speaking after nationalists were elected in Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard

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

Backbench MP calls prime minister’s speech ‘too little, too late’ but stops short of moving to stand against him herself

The Guardian - UK

UK PM on way out? Starmer faces major party revolt, do-or-die speech fails to crush doubters

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a fiery speech on Monday, framing his leadership as a "battle for Britain's soul" amid growing unrest within his own Labour Party and calls by senior leaders to step down.

The Times of India

New MSPs arrive at Holyrood following last week’s election

The new members will be sworn in later this week.

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Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong after local election drubbing

Describing the election results as ‘tough’, he told an audience in central London: ‘I get it, I feel it, and I take responsibility.’

The Guardian - UK

What did Keir Starmer say in ‘last chance’ speech to save his premiership?

Address was billed as make-or-break amid mounting speculation of a challenge. Has he done enough to hang on?

The Guardian - UK

Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong as he tries to ward off leadership challenge

PM makes series of policy pledges including seeking new deal with EU and says he will fight any challenge

The Guardian - UK

Starmer faces fight to survive as Streeting and Rayner eye leadership bids

Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call on him to quit

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The Guardian - UK

2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions

Keir Starmer’s party has lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England

The Guardian - UK

Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership?

PM is determined to fight on in No 10 but various contenders to replace him have been organising for some time

The Guardian - UK

Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains

Many members of minority communities fear results in Birmingham and elsewhere could lead to rise in hostile rhetoric

The Guardian - UK

Wales has been hit by a political earthquake – and the UK government is in a very tricky position

If Starmer’s Labour refuses to concede more powers to Plaid Cymru, the triumphant independence party, it will only accelerate its own decline, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Guardian - UK

The Tories are still on life support – so why is Badenoch in celebratory mood?

Party leader has been vocal about its gains in London and there is a feeling that its losses could have been worse

The Guardian - UK

Plaid Cymru leader plans minority Welsh government built on cooperation

Rhun ap Iorwerth says he hopes to work with other parties and press the UK government for extra powers

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Welsh and Scottish elections: Plaid’s triumph heralds a new era in devolved politics

Editorial: Progressive nationalist parties now hold power in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. That will be a challenge for the United Kingdom’s overcentralised state

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