Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' amid reports of imminent resignation The British PM has repeatedly vowed to fight on in his role but has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks. Euronews · Jun 21
UK PM Keir Starmer faces leadership pressure as Labour tensions rise Amidst growing discontent, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under immense pressure from Labour Party associates advocating for his resignation. Competing against him is Andy Burnham, a recently elected official eager to stake his claim for leadership. The unrest reflects the government's faltering approval ratings and significant challenges in economic… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham The Independent UK · Jun 21
Starmer rival Andy Burnham seeks win in local UK poll pivotal to PM's fate Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is hoping to emerge triumphant from a key local election Thursday that could propel the popular Labour party veteran to the UK premiership. Several figures within the centre-left party are positioning themselves to challenge the deeply unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer. France 24 · Jun 18
Andy Burnham Makerfield by-election win LIVE: MP vows 'new path for Britain' as he storms towards no10 Andy Burnham expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership - but stops short of announcing bid at victory rally Evening Standard · Jun 18
Polls open in Makerfield by-election which could determine Starmer’s future Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · Jun 18
A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England The Independent UK · Jun 18
Voters go to polls in crunch by-election for Starmer’s leadership Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · Jun 17
Farage's 'Pro-Women' Law Could Slash Equal Pay Rights and Cost Female Workers Nigel Farage's proposed Women and Motherhood Protection Act could cost female workers money by removing equal pay for work of equal value. International Business Times UK · Jun 16
O’Neill questions timing of social media ban for under-16s The Northern Ireland First Minister queried whether the move was ‘more about internal Labour Party politics than what is right’. Evening Standard · Jun 15
Labour urged to 'come clean' after 'disgraceful' drinks invite for paedo-linked peer Keir Starmer has been urged to 'clean' over how and why a now suspended paedo-linked Labour peer was spotted in attendance at an event… The National (Scotland) · Jun 9
Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer if he wins poll Andy Burnham says will challenge Keir Starmer for the UK Labour leadership if he wins the Makerfield by-election. AAP · Jun 4
UK MP sues Musk's xAI over fake sexualised images A British lawmaker has filed a case at London's High Court against Elon Musk's xAI after its Grok chatbot tool was used to create fake sexualised images of her, including in a bikini. Jess Asato, of the ruling Labour Party, said she lodged the "High Court claim against xAI, the… The Economic Times · Jun 4
New poll shows huge majority of Labour members support full arms export ban to Israel A NEW poll of Labour Party members shows an overwhelming majority back a ban on UK arms exports to Israel and trade with illegal settlements in the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 4
The National (Scotland) · Jun 4 Missing Peter Mandelson messages 'point to Labour cover-up' Missing messages between disgraced former ambassador Peter Mandelson and the most senior UK Government minister have sparked accusations of a…
Evening Standard · Jun 4 SNP call for probe into Mandelson messages left out of released files Messages sent by senior minister Darren Jones were not included in a tranche of documents released this week.
Euronews · Jun 3 UK Treasury minister says it is inevitable that Britain will rejoin the EU Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to rebuild links with the EU and put the UK "at the heart of Europe".
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 Douglas Alexander must be sacked for 'gushing' Peter Mandelson WhatsApps, say SNP THE SNP have called for Douglas Alexander to be sacked as Scottish Secretary after "gushing" WhatsApp messages revealed Peter Mandelson…
Evening Standard · Jun 2 Scottish Secretary urged to quit over ‘sycophantic’ messages to Mandelson SNP MP Kirsty Blackman made the plea after messages from Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander to Lord Mandelson were published.
AAP · May 31 Malta PM Abela secures new term as Labour Party wins Malta's governing Labour Party has won its fourth consecutive election, ensuring a second term for Prime Minister Robert Abela.
France 24 · May 31 Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term in shadow of Middle East crisis Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela claimed a record-breaking, fourth successive general election victory for his Labour Party on Sunday after campaigning on the strength of a thriving economy and calling for a strong mandate to shield the tiny island state from the crisis in the Middle East.
Euronews · May 31 Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term in snap general election Voters in Malta have granted the Labour Party a record-breaking fourth consecutive mandate, according to preliminary results published on Sunday. The result marks a fresh victory for Prime Minister Robert Abela, with early indications showing Labour comfortably ahead
AAP · May 30 Maltese hold vote, expected to favour prime minister Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela's centre-left Labour Party looks set to consolidate its 13-year hold on power after a snap general election.
Euronews · May 30 Maltese cast ballots as Labour government seeks fourth term in snap election Maltese voters headed to the polls on Saturday for a snap election, with Prime Minister Robert Abela’s Labour Party tipped to win on a platform of economic stability and 4% GDP growth, despite ongoing corruption concerns.
The Independent UK · May 28 Burnham positions himself as the reformed Blairite – but will that work in Makerfield? NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at the contradictory nature of Andy Burnham’s response to Tony Blair