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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Labour rift over Sir Keir Starmer’s fate deepens as four ministers quit

Prominent MP Jess Phillips was among the four junior ministers to exit Sir Keir’s Government, piling pressure on him to go.

Evening Standard · May 12

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The Independent UK · May 12

More than 100 Labour MPs sign statement against Starmer leadership challenge

Supporters of PM say it shows he has majority backing after more than 80 MPs call on him to quit

The Guardian - UK · May 12

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Labour rift over Keir Starmer’s fate deepens as three ministers quit

Jess Phillips and two other junior ministers resigned urging the Prime Minister to go, while more than 100 MPs warned against a leadership contest.

Evening Standard · May 12

Will Keir Starmer Resign Today? Prime Minister Battles to Save Premiership Amid Escalating Labour Party Rebellion

Keir Starmer's leadership is under intense scrutiny as Labour figures question his future. With mounting pressure from MPs and unions, the possibility of his resignation looms large.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Scottish Labour are main Holyrood opposition despite Reform UK tie – Sarwar

Mr Sarwar also said he did not ‘turn the screws’ on anyone to oppose Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · May 12

What new laws can we expect to be featured in the King’s speech?

The speech has taken on heightened significance with Starmer on the ropes

The Independent UK · May 12

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King Charles Praised By Rod Stewart For Putting 'Ratbag' Donald Trump 'In His Place'

At a King's Trust event, Sir Rod Stewart praised King Charles for handling Donald Trump on a US visit, reviving his ongoing criticism of the president's comments on British troops.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Scotland’s first-ever baby sloth named in honour of David Attenborough

The baby sloth - named Atty - was born on May 11 at Edinburgh Zoo

The Independent UK · May 12

Why the path to No 10 is not an easy one for any of Starmer’s would-be challengers

Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham and surprise candidate Al Carns all face significant hurdles to be PM

The Independent UK · May 12

Wayve agrees partnership with Government to boost self-driving car tech in UK

.Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the partnership demonstrates that the Government is ‘backing high-growth British scale-ups’.

Evening Standard · May 12

Third minister quits as Keir Starmer’s grip on power slips

Alex Davies-Jones stepped down as victims minister and said the country needed ‘bold, radical action’.

Evening Standard · May 12

The runners, the riders, the dead horses being flogged. Do you bet on this Labour chaos – or just enjoy the comedy?

Only on Sunday, Starmer was talking about his 2029 manifesto. If a week is a long time in politics, this one already feels longer, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · May 12

'Tone-Deaf' Trump Praises Precision Of Tomahawk Missiles Following Deadly Strike On Iranian Girls' School That Killed Hundreds

On Monday, Donald Trump said every Tomahawk missile fired 'hit perfectly,' despite a report blaming the US for a strike on an elementary school that killed 175 people, most of them children.

International Business Times UK · May 12

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Evening Standard · May 12

Hundreds of thousands of babies to receive SMA screening as part of new study

Singer Jesy Nelson has campaigned for screening to be rolled out after her twins were diagnosed with the condition.

Evening Standard · May 12

Jess Phillips' devastating resignation letter in full: 'Standing up and being counted can't always be workshopped'

The MP for Birmingham Yardley has resigned as safeguarding minister, telling Starmer ‘deeds, not words matter’

The Independent UK · May 12

‘I’m going to hop on a boat’: The far-right speakers banned from entering UK for Tommy Robinson’s march

Sir Keir Starmer said the government will not allow people to come to the UK and ‘spread hate on our streets’

Evening Standard · May 12

Jess Phillips quits Government adding pressure on Keir Starmer to go

She became the second minister to stand down, as the number of Labour MPs urging Sir Keir to quit reached 81.

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Evening Standard · May 12

Labour's rising star Miatta Fahnbulleh: Who is Andy Burnham's new Net Zero Secretary?

Ms Fahnbulleh raced into the Cabinet in two years

The Independent UK · May 12

Could Andy Burnham become prime minister? Five steps to replace Starmer

These are the steps the current Mayor of Manchester would have to take before becoming the UK’s next prime minister

Evening Standard · May 12

'King of the North' in London: Can parachuting Andy Burnham into seat in capital save Labour?

They used to weigh the Labour vote in constituencies across the North West.

The Economic Times · May 12

How Keir Starmer could be replaced as UK prime minister after discontent rises in his own party

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign following Labour's poor local election results. Dozens of party lawmakers are calling for his departure. Starmer remains defiant, but a leadership contest could be triggered. The process involves lawmaker support and party member votes. Potential successors are being discussed. Many…

The Independent UK · May 12

Who is Hungary’s dancing health minister? Former NHS doctor who plays air guitar at political rallies

Zsolt Hegedűs attracted global attention with his dance routine but now faces a difficult task running Hungary’s health policy

The Conversation · May 12

Andy Burnham’s big challenge: the route to succeeding Starmer is littered with obstacles

The polls indicate that of all the candidates vying to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the most popular is Andy Burnham. But before the current mayor of Greater Manchester can even throw his hat into the ring, there are a series of hurdles he has to overcome.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Keir Starmer Pushed To The Brink As Over 60 Labour MPs Openly Demand Timetable For His Resignation

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a growing revolt from Labour MPs as pressure mounts from his own party, with cabinet members privately urging him to resign or set a timeline for departure.

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