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‘Full and inclusive’ review of Sussex maternity failings welcomed by families

The Truth for Our Babies group has said more than 60 families have been affected by maternity care failings.

Evening Standard

Starmer biographer warns Labour risks ‘real chance’ of changing leaders again before election if it ousts him now

Tom Baldwin warned that the strategy of cycling through leaders had backfired for the Conservatives

The Independent UK

Starmer vows ‘to fight to win’ against Streeting for Labour leadership with health secretary poised to quit government

Another day of fevered speculation in parliament saw allies of Wes Streeting claim he is set to resign from the as health secretary and trigger a leadership election with rivals including energy secretary Ed Miliband also expected to enter the contest

The Independent UK

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King’s speech might be the last word on Starmer as reluctant monarch does his duty

With the PM’s future numbered in days, no wonder Charles might have felt reading out the government’s agenda was not the best use of his time

The Guardian - UK

Gilts steady as Prime Minister clings on

The yield on UK 10-year gilts traded at 5.07%, cooling from 5.10% the day before.

Evening Standard

Starmer hopes King’s Speech’s ‘radical agenda’ will help save his job

The Prime Minister said the King’s Speech package would ‘end the status quo that has failed working people’.

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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…

The Independent UK

The Latest: UK's Starmer meets prospective leadership rival ahead of King's Speech

King Charles III will present the U.K. government’s legislative program to Parliament on Wednesday as uncertainty clouds the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Streeting leaves No 10 after brief talks with Starmer as PM fights on

The Health Secretary is seen as one of the Prime Minister’s key rivals.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite health secretary’s allies saying he is planning to resign – as it happened

No 10 confirms Streeting is still health secretary despite reports he could launch a leadership bid as early as tomorrow

The Guardian - UK

Global oil inventories falling at record pace amid Iran war; US producer price inflation hits four-year high – as it happened

IEA warns that mounting supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz are depleting global oil inventories at a record pace

The Independent UK

Defiant Starmer ready to ‘fight’ for Labour leadership amid potential challenge from Streeting

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

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