The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis

Ally of health secretary calls for prime minister to set out timetable for departure ahead of king’s speech

The Guardian - UK · May 13

What to expect from the King’s Speech as Starmer fights for survival

Sir Keir Starmer will be hoping that an ambitious legislative agenda will persuade MPs and the public that he is the right man to lead the country. Here, The Independent looks at what we can expect to see from the King’s Speech – and what appears to be missing

The Independent UK · May 13

Cold front moves across UK as forecasters warn of hail and thunder

Outbreaks of hail and thunder are expected as we move into the weekend

The Independent UK · May 13

Starmer latest: PM will not block Burnham from by-election despite paving way for Labour leadership challenge

Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again after ex-health secretary Wes Streeting quits to potentially trigger leadership race

The Independent UK · May 13

Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power?

In today’s newsletter: A leadership crisis once again grips Westminster, with the Labour party currently split, the prime minister may not last the week

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Labour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election

Exclusive: Leaked draft statement says party ‘cannot continue on its current path’ under PM

The Guardian - UK · May 13

Labour needs a battle of ideas now, not a scramble to snatch the keys to No 10

Removing Starmer solves the problem of an unpopular leader, but without a coherent alternative agenda his successor won’t fare much better, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK · May 13

King Charles III will lay out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

King Charles III will deliver his prime minister’s legislative program for the coming year to lawmakers with all the pomp and historic trappings that accompany the ceremonial state opening for Parliament

The Independent UK · May 13

Keir Starmer to meet key rival Wes Streeting amid open revolt in Labour Party

Reports suggest the Health Secretary was backing down from launching an immediate leadership bid.

Evening Standard · May 12

Almost two thirds of Britons would back smoke-free pub gardens – poll

More than nine in 10 said smoke-free laws should be extended to children’s play areas.

The Independent UK · May 12