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The king’s speech: what is the government’s legislative agenda for the next 12 months?

Keir Starmer set out bills to abolish NHS England, overhaul Send provision, limit jury trials and forge ties with EU

The Guardian - UK

Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite leadership challenge talk

The Health Secretary is said to have told allies he is preparing to quit Government on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Tourist tax and leasehold reform: What the King's Speech means for London

Sir Keir Starmer unveiled his legislative programme for the next parliamentary session on Wednesday, which he hopes will win over Labour MPs calling for his resignation after a disastrous set of local election results

Evening Standard

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Inside ‘massively awkward’ cabinet meetings during a leadership crisis

When Keir Starmer walked into Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, he did so knowing that Labour had lost 1,500 seats in local elections and dozens of his own MPs, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, had called for him to resign. To describe the mood around the table as ‘a little awkward’ would…

The Independent UK

‘Whether Starmer stays or goes...’: Larry the Cat’s viral post steals spotlight amid UK political drama

As new political chaos hit UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid growing discussion around his leadership, many social media users appeared to rally behind one familiar Downing Street figure who has outlasted governments, cabinet reshuffles and political turmoil for years, Larry the Cat.

The Times of India

MP shouts ‘not now Andy’ as Black Rod knocks Commons door

There was a shout of “not now, Andy” as Black Rod Ed Davis arrived at the House of Commons to summon MPs to listen to the King’s Speech at the state opening of Parliament on Wednesday (13 May).

The Independent UK

How Starmer can reassert his authority by sacking Wes Streeting

NEWS ANALYSIS: With Wes Streeting now expected to resign, the prime minister had little to lose – and much more to gain – by sacking him early but has even failed this test of strength, says political editor David Maddox

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In Pictures: Pomp, pageantry and political intrigue at opening of Parliament

The King’s Speech came at a time of high tension at Westminster with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer facing calls to quit.

Evening Standard

After a complete collapse, where does Welsh Labour go from here?

May 7 will go down as the worst election in the history of Welsh Labour. More than a century of electoral dominance ended with the party sitting in opposition in the Senedd (Welsh parliament) for the first time.

The Conversation

King’s Speech 2026: Key points from Charles’s address amid Starmer leadership crisis

There were a total of 37 bills announced as part of the speech

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting ‘preparing to resign’ on Thursday after talks with PM

The Cabinet minister confronted the Prime Minister in Downing Street over the crisis engulfing Labour before the King’s Speech on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

First Thing: Trump due in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping

The Iran war will cast a long shadow over the talks. Plus, the 100 best novels of all time

The Guardian - UK

Far-right politician threatens to sue Starmer after he’s banned from march

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The Independent UK

Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say

Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as Thursday

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Keir Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king’s speech

King Charles unveils government agenda for the next year as PM faces leadership threat from within Labour

Evening Standard

Steps to fast-track EU rules into British law included in King’s Speech

Ministers have been attempting to forge closer ties with the trade bloc since coming to power, and have set the stage for a series of deals.

Evening Standard

Starmer sets out plans for ‘stronger and fairer’ UK as he fights to save his job

The King’s Speech set out Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for government as his position as Prime Minister remained in jeopardy.

The Independent UK

Right-wing politician threatens to sue Starmer over ban on entering UK for Tommy Robinson march

‘This is what communism looks like in the 21st century,’ wrote Dominik Tarczynski

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London weather: Colder than Helsinki as hailstorm sweeps capital...but a mini-heatwave is coming next week

Londoners shared video of ‘big fat hail’ as temperature plunges in capital

Evening Standard

London MP Rupa Huq hits out at being added to 'save Keir Starmer' letter without consent

‘Not very courteous of colleagues to put names down without their approval,’ says Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq

The Independent UK

Watch live: Charles delivers King’s Speech after Starmer faces Labour rebellion

Watch live as King Charles delivers the King's Speech at the state opening of Parliament on Wednesday (13 May) as Sir Keir Starmer faces a battle to stay on as prime minister.

The Independent UK

World Cup shuttle bus prices in New York slashed after fan backlash

The price for the journey to MetLife stadium in New Jersey from New York City has been reduced following criticism from fans

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting: How a man whose grandfather was an armed robber now finds himself on the cusp of No 10

PROFILE: As a young child, he regularly visited his grandfather in prison. His grandmother shared a cell with Christine Keeler. Raised in a council flat in the East End, Wes Streeting – the now former health secretary – finds himself as the frontrunner in the race to succeed Starmer in…

Evening Standard

SNP seeks to force vote on Keir Starmer’s future

Pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister.

The Independent UK

The £6bn bond yields drama unfolding behind the headlines

UK 10-year gilts have risen by more than those issued by other advanced economies since the start of the Iran war

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