Government blocks 11 ‘far-right agitators’ from UK for Tommy Robinson rally A massive police operation is being planned for the event. Evening Standard · May 15
Digested week: Starmer’s day of reckoning was foreseen – just not the level of drama While Tories are quite ruthless about removing a leader, Labour MPs can’t decide whether their regicide is a tragedy or comedy The Guardian - UK · May 15
Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for Makerfield by-election The former health secretary backed Mr Burnham in what he called in a ‘tough’ contest. Evening Standard · May 15
Labour leadership turmoil shakes the markets as pound falls after Burnham announcement IN FULL The Independent UK · May 15
UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future The British government faces weeks of uncertainty as embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for a leadership challenge from the popular mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham The Independent UK · May 15
Gilts and pound suffer sell-off as market frets over Labour leadership Yields on UK government bonds climbed back up on worries over political instability and the candidates jostling to challenge the Prime Minister. Evening Standard · May 15
Labour’s NEC opens door for Burnham to return to Westminster via Makerfield byelection – as it happened National Executive Committee ives Burnham permission to stand in the candidate selection process for the upcoming byelection The Guardian - UK · May 15
King Charles Calls Conversion Therapy 'Abusive' as UK Finally Moves to Ban It After Years of Delays King Charles confirmed the UK's plan to ban conversion therapy, but four governments have made and broken the same promise. Stonewall warns of 'no more delays.' International Business Times UK · May 15
Starmer loyalist admits PM is unpopular but warns against ‘copying Tories’ Housing secretary Steve Reed says no one has numbers for challenge and Labour should row in behind prime minister The Guardian - UK · May 15
Cabinet minister warns against ‘chaos’ of Labour leadership contest to oust PM The Prime Minister is under intense pressure from within his own party, after a series of seismic political moves by challengers to his premiership. Evening Standard · May 15
UK Health Minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer Wes Streeting has resigned as health minister. He is calling for a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer. This follows disastrous local election results for the Labour Party. Streeting stated Starmer will not lead the party into the next general election. Other senior ministers remain in their positions for now. The Economic Times · May 15
Forget the three-term project now: crisis-hit Labour needs a one-term mindset and priorities to match History shows there have been more short-lived Labour governments than long-lasting ones. The party must secure a clear, progressive legacy, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · May 15
What next for the Labour leadership challenge as Keir Starmer clings on IN FULL The Independent UK · May 15
Politics latest: Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting files release after fresh delay Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform The Independent UK · May 15
The Guardian - UK · May 15 Friday briefing: Is there any way Keir Starmer can keep hold of his job? In today’s newsletter: Wes Streeting’s resignation has exposed deep fractures within the Labour party and with a leadership race looming it’s time for Keir Starmer to shout about his achievements
The Guardian - UK · May 15 If Labour didn’t exist, would you invent it? Streeting, Rayner, Burnham – you need to tell us why The party needs a leader who clearly understands the difficulties facing ordinary people. I am yet to see anyone obviously equal to that challenge, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Evening Standard · May 14 Burnham eyes Westminster return as MP stands aside to allow challenge to Starmer Labour’s Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he wanted to return to Westminster to ‘make politics work properly for people’.
Evening Standard · May 14 Labour has not learned lessons of defeat in Scotland – SNP Westminster leader SNP MP Dave Doogan is calling on the UK Government to bring forward an emergency cost-of-living budget to help families.
The Guardian - UK · May 14 UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport people
The Guardian - AU · May 14 Morning Mail: Taylor maps out tax plan, Coles case could end ‘fake discounts’, UK politics in turmoil Opposition leader promises to index tax brackets in policy that would cost $22.5bn; Coles faces fines after court defeat
The Independent UK · May 14 Wes Streeting says new Health Secretary has his ‘full support’ after replacement is revealed IN FULL
Evening Standard · May 14 Makerfield by-election: Is Andy Burnham going to win? Manchester mayor and Labour candidate Andy Burnham faces a difficult contest in the upcoming by-election as he bids to return to Parliament
The Independent UK · May 14 New Health Secretary named after Streeting resignation sparks potential Labour leadership contest Wes Streeting resigned from the role on Thursday, saying it would be dishonourable and unprincipled” to continue in the Cabinet under Starmer
Evening Standard · May 14 Embattled Keir Starmer faces leadership contest against Andy Burnham in Labour civil war Andy Burnham says he will seek to become Labour’s candidate in the upcoming Makerfield by-election
The Conversation · May 14 Who are the main contenders to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister? It has become a given in Westminster circles that Keir Starmer’s tenure as prime minister could be nearing its end. This is because, fairly or unfairly, the UK public have made up their minds – and they do not like him.