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Labour Party Member Calls for ‘de-escalation, diplomacy, and a ceasefire’ amidst US-Iran Conflict

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been receiving criticism on all sides for taking a centrist stance regarding the United States’ and Iran’s conflict. Party members, the opposition, and journalists have taken turns to lambast Starmer.

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Andrew’s place in line of succession must be considered ‘when time is right’

Sir Ed Davey said the monarchy will want to ensure the former prince cannot become king.

Evening Standard

Why has Labour blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP?

The mayor of Greater Manchester has been seen as a potential rival to Sir Keir Starmer for leadership

The Independent UK

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MPs join protesters calling for release of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro

Jeremy Corbyn and Richard Burgon were among those gathered outside Downing Street.

Evening Standard

Starmer under pressure from his own MPs after refusing to denounce Trump over Venezuela

Anxious to preserve diplomatic ties with the UK’s most powerful ally, Starmer, a former human rights lawyer, has yet to criticise the American raid

The Independent UK

Explaining UK debt with biscuits: Labour MPs get the hang of viral content

Gordon McKee, whose explainer has racked up 3m views, leads way as party tries to harness power of social media

The Guardian - UK

Every Labour MP elected on pledge to secure borders, Reed says amid backlash

Some Labour figures have publicly condemned plans to overhaul the asylum system.

Evening Standard

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Mahmood battles backlash from Labour MPs over asylum reforms

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said ‘to maintain the generosity that allows us to provide sanctuary, we must restore order and control’.

Evening Standard

Labour MPs warn Government digital ID scheme will unnecessarily cost support

Backbenchers told Liz Kendall that the scheme will not stop illegal migration.

Evening Standard

Starmer told to ‘change course immediately’ or face removal by May

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer will be ousted as Labour leader unless he 'changes course immediately', MPs warn

Labour MPs are reeling over high-profile sackings and resignations in recent weeks

Evening Standard

Labour MP: ‘Inevitable’ Starmer will be ousted if 2026 elections are bad

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment and sacking and Labour’s poor poll ratings.

The Independent UK

Top Starmer aide resigns over explicit Diane Abbott messages in further blow to PM – as it happened

Director of strategy Paul Ovenden quits to avoid becoming ‘distraction’ after details of derogatory emails emerge

The Guardian - UK

Starmer could be ousted within months if he doesn’t change course, Labour MPs warn

Richard Burgon warns that the PM must deliver ‘for people’ or there will have to be ‘change at the very top’

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Evening Standard

Labour MPs call for Mandelson to be sacked over Epstein relationship

Sir Keir Starmer was urged to get rid of the US ambassador by backbenchers Richard Burgon and Nadia Whittome.

The Guardian - UK

Several senior female Labour MPs drop out of party deputy leader contention

Compressed timetable and worries about potentially toxic atmosphere narrows field to replace Angela Rayner

The Guardian - UK

Who is in the running to be the next Labour deputy leader?

Candidates will need at least 80 nominations to stand chance of succeeding Angela Rayner in role

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs must gain 80 nominations by Thursday to stand for deputy leader

Potential candidates need backing of at least 20% of parliamentary party, as Shabana Mahmood rules herself out

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The Guardian - UK

Senior Labour figures tell Keir Starmer to stop making mistakes

Prime minister faces criticism from Emily Thornberry, who highlights risk of ‘handing country to Farage’

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham says government needs ‘reset’ to become more decisive

Greater Manchester mayor also suggests the cabinet needs to more ‘pluralistic’ and less London-centric

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer faces fresh rebellion threat ahead of welfare bill vote

A REBEL Labour MP has launched a bid to halt the Government’s planned Universal Credit.

The Guardian - UK

Dear PM, thanks for the welfare concessions, but I still won’t vote for your bill. Scrap the whole thing

Your government is choosing to balance the books on the backs of disabled people. That’s not the country we are supposed to be building, says Labour MP Richard Burgon

Evening Standard

Welfare reforms will lead to ‘appalling poverty’ – Labour MP

Andy McDonald asked for further evidence on how many people will lose out on Personal Independence Payments (Pip) as a result of welfare reforms.

The Independent UK

Labour MPs call for benefit cuts to be scrapped after winter fuel payment U-turn

Rachel Reeves has announced that around nine million more pensioners will receive the fuel payment this year

Evening Standard

Labour MPs in call for benefits U-turn after change to winter fuel payment cut

Pensioners who earn less than £35,000 will receive the winter fuel payment, the Chancellor has said.

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