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Watchdog ‘may take different view’ from me over £5 million gift, says Farage

The Reform UK leader has repeatedly denied wrongdoing over the gift from Christopher Harborne, a major party donor based in Thailand.

Evening Standard

Starmer leaves No. 10 without ever managing to explain what he stood for

Keir Starmer's premiership ended abruptly, overshadowed by Donald Trump's pronouncements. Despite a significant election victory, Starmer struggled with economic challenges and the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Key policy missteps on public services and taxation alienated MPs and voters. Immigration and energy proved particularly difficult issues, contributing to his…

The Economic Times

Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?

Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. How did we get here and what challenges await Starmer’s successor?

The Guardian - UK

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The mistakes that sealed Keir Starmer’s fate

On the gloriously sunny morning of July 5 2024, Keir Starmer walked into Downing Steet as prime minister for the first time, having won a stonking 174-strong majority in the general election the day before. On a similarly warm morning a little less than two years later, he has been…

The Conversation

Keir Starmer has resigned – but what could a new PM actually do differently against Reform UK?

Andy Burnham now looks almost certain to take over as Labour leader – and UK prime minister – after Keir Starmer announced his resignation. In a speech in Downing Street, Starmer said his colleagues had persuaded him that he could no longer continue in the role and it’s believed that…

The Conversation

How Keir Starmer will be replaced as UK prime minister and who could succeed him

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has conceded that he has lost the support of his party members in Parliament and will step down as soon as his Labour Party chooses a successor, possibly as soon as next month

The Independent UK

‘Absolute nightmare’: Brexit bellwether constituencies revisited 10 years on

From north-east Scotland to Romford, London, what do those who spoke to the Guardian during the referendum campaign make of how it all panned out?

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Keir Starmer resigns: can anyone survive as prime minister in today’s Britain?

Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour party, and so in time as the UK’s prime minister. In the end, despite his numerous assurances that he would fight on, after Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection, the pressure on Starmer became too great to withstand. It…

The Conversation

Starmer’s U-turns and mistakes that led to his resignation as prime minister

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The Independent UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Has Resigned. His Replacement Will Likely Be More of the Same.

The Labour leadership race may replace one unpopular big-government prime minister with another.

Reason

Why did Starmer resign? These are the key moments of his chaotic two years as prime minister

Keir Starmer took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent with his leadership grew

The Independent UK

Who will replace Keir Starmer? Top contenders in race to become UK PM

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, setting the stage for a leadership battle within the Labour Party and a contest to determine Britain's next prime minister.

The Times of India

Keir Starmer resigns: The problems that piled up for the UK prime minister

Keir Starmer's resignation marks a dramatic reversal for a leader who swept to power promising stability after years of political turmoil. Instead, he leaves office facing questions over Labour's direction, the rise of Reform UK and whether his successor can rebuild support before the next election.

The Economic Times

Trump Criticizes Starmer as 'Failed Badly' — Predicts UK PM Resignation Amid Labour Crisis

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign as UK Prime Minister following Donald Trump's critical remarks, amid internal Labour Party challenges and declining public support

International Business Times UK

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The National (Scotland)

Brexit's damaging impact on Scotland 'will only get worse with Nigel Farage in No 10'

Brexit's 'damaging' impact on Scotland will “only get worse” if Nigel Farage gets into Downing Street, the SNP has claimed.

The Independent UK

Reform UK admits party has a ‘woman problem’ after Makerfield by-election

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The Guardian - UK

Burnham, Starmer and the Labour leadership

Letters: Readers respond to the former Greater Manchester mayor’s defeat of Reform UK in Makerfield and his return to Westminster

International Business Times UK

The End for Starmer? Labour MPs Expect PM To Step Down as Andy Burnham Gains Support for No 10 Bid

Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis as Labour MPs support Andy Burnham as a potential successor. Despite speculation, Starmer remains Prime Minister, with no formal resignation announced.

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The Economic Times

Trump says Starmer will quit as UK PM after 'failing badly' on immigration, energy

US President Donald Trump has predicted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation, citing immigration and energy policy failures. Starmer faces intense pressure following Labour's poor local election results and rival Andy Burnham's strong parliamentary victory. Senior figures are reportedly urging Starmer to step down, fueling speculation about a leadership challenge…

The Guardian - UK

Badenoch attacks Farage over £5m gift and rules out Tory-Reform pact

Conservative leader says Reform UK’s poor showing in this week’s byelections leaves idea of deal ‘stone-dead’

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

Starmer on the brink: PM and Burnham ‘working towards’ handover in September

Tech secretary Peter Kyle said that the PM is discussing the ‘political realities’ of his position as foreign secretary Yvette Cooper becomes the most senior minister to tell him to go but MPs warn Starmer may have to go by mid-July

International Business Times UK

Starmer Weighing Exit After Burnham's Makerfield Landslide Left Him with No Cards to Play

Keir Starmer is contemplating resignation as Prime Minister following Andy Burnham's significant by-election victory, which has shifted Labour's internal dynamics and raised questions on leadership.

The Independent UK

Greens name councillor as candidate to replace Burnham as Manchester mayor

Geraldine Coggins is aiming to build on the Greens’ success in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Evening Standard

Pressure on Starmer as number of Labour MPs calling for him to quit reaches 100

The Prime Minister has repeatedly vowed to fight any leadership challenge, insisting he will not ‘walk away’.

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