Keir Starmer
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The Japan TimesTony Blair Urges Labour to Adopt Coherent Plan Before Any Leadership Change
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair published a 5,600-word essay criticizing the Starmer government for lacking a clear policy agenda. He warned against forcing out Keir Starmer without first agreeing on a new direction.
abcnews.go.comWes Streeting Resigns as Health Secretary After Labour’s Poor Local Election Results
Health Secretary Wes Streeting quit on May 14, 2026, stating that Prime Minister Keir Starmer will not lead Labour into the next general election. Angela Rayner cleared tax issues that had removed her from Cabinet last year and said she stood ready to play her part in any leaders…
bbc.co.ukReeves Says Labour Leadership Contest Would Plunge Country Into Chaos
Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated that a Labour leadership contest would plunge the country into chaos as Prime Minister Keir Starmer battles to remain in office following heavy election losses. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned citing lost confidence in Starmer's leaders…
France 24Wes Streeting Resigns as UK Health Secretary
Allies of Wes Streeting say he is preparing to resign as health secretary to launch a leadership bid against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The move follows heavy local election losses for Labour and growing calls from dozens of MPs for Starmer to step down after nearly two years i…
sabcnews.comUK's Starmer Defies Calls to Set Timetable for Leaving Office
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet he would continue governing after more than 80 lawmakers called for him to set a timetable for departure following poor results in local elections. Two junior ministers resigned on Tuesday in protest of his leadership. Starmer…
The IndependentFour Ministers Resign from Starmer Government After Local Elections as Over 90 Labour MPs Urge Leadership Change
Keir Starmer confronted his cabinet on Tuesday morning and challenged rivals to trigger a formal leadership contest after a wave of ministerial resignations and internal demands for him to quit. The prime minister insisted the Labour Party's process for removing a leader had not…
Nbc NewsLabour Loses UK Local Elections; Starmer Rejects Calls to Resign
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his Cabinet on Tuesday that a formal leadership contest has not been triggered and that he intends to remain in office. More than 70 Labour MPs have called for him to step down following heavy losses in last week's local elections.
The Sydney Morning HeraldStarmer Says He Will Not Resign After Labour MPs Call for Leadership Change
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet he will not resign despite more than 70 Labour MPs publicly urging him to step down following heavy losses in last week's local elections. A junior minister resigned and called for an orderly transition while senior ministers privately…
rnz.co.nzMelanie Ward Resigns as Aide to Deputy Prime Minister and Calls for Starmer to Resign
Melanie Ward, parliamentary private secretary to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, resigned on Monday and called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down as Labour leader. She was the fourth government aide to resign that day amid growing calls from Labour MPs for Starmer to…
bbc.co.ukFour Ministerial Aides Resign; 60 Labour MPs Urge Starmer to Set Departure Date
Joe Morris, Melanie Ward, Naushabah Khan and Tom Rutland quit their PPS roles on 11 May 2026 while calling for Sir Keir Starmer to resign or name a timetable to stand down. Starmer responded with a speech insisting he would prove doubters wrong. Local election losses, including a…
citizen.co.zaMore Than 60 UK Labour MPs Call for Keir Starmer to Step Down
Leaked WhatsApp messages show Labour MPs debating a leadership challenge after poor election results last week. Multiple ministerial aides have resigned, including allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting, while a YouGov poll found 50% of voters believe Starmer should resign. Sta…
The TimesLabour Loses Seats in UK Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to remain in office after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections across England, Wales and Scotland. More than 70 Labour MPs have urged him to step down or set a timetable for departure. The pressure intensified Monday with re…
bbc.co.ukStarmer Says He Will Lead Labour Into 2029 Election Despite Local Defeats
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech on Monday promising to face up to the U.K.'s challenges and rebuild ties with the European Union. The address came days after Labour suffered heavy local election losses that triggered calls from 42 Labour MPs for his resigna…
labourlist.orgUK Prime Minister Starmer Seeks to Address Political Challenges in Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will deliver a speech as his government faces multiple political difficulties. The address aims to prevent an immediate challenge to his leadership. The prime minister's problems have grown too large to resolve with one speech alone.
news.sky.comStarmer Pledges Closer EU Ties in Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech on May 11, 2026, promising bolder action on growth, defence, energy and Europe after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections. He said incremental change would not suffice and pledged to rebuild Britain's relationship with the…
BBC NewsLabour MP Calls for Leadership Challenge Against Starmer
A backbench Labour MP has threatened to launch a formal leadership contest if cabinet ministers do not challenge the prime minister by Monday following heavy local election losses. The education secretary defended the prime minister, saying the party must focus on delivery rather…
The Sydney Morning HeraldLabour MP Calls for Leadership Contest Against Starmer by Monday
An Australian-born Labour MP has given cabinet ministers until Monday to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer or she will launch a formal leadership challenge herself. The move follows heavy losses for Labour in local and devolved elections where Reform UK made major gains. Starme…
The TimesGordon Brown Appointed UK Global Finance Envoy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former prime minister Gordon Brown to the advisory position of global finance envoy. Brown, who has been providing informal advice to Starmer since the latter's election, will focus on global finance cooperation to strengthen Britain's se…
Abc NewsLabour Loses Over 600 Seats in UK Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered major losses in last week's local elections across England, dropping more than 600 council seats and control of about 40 councils. Reform UK captured the most seats while the Green Party gained hundreds under new leader Zack Pol…
The FederalistLabour Loses Over 1,300 Seats in UK Local Elections as Reform UK Gains
Voters delivered sharp defeats to the ruling Labour Party in Thursday's local council elections across England as well as elections in Scotland and Wales. Reform UK made large gains while smaller parties including the Greens and nationalists also advanced. Prime Minister Keir Sta…
bbc.co.ukAndy Burnham Withdraws from Festival of Childhood Keynote Speech
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham withdrew at the last moment from a keynote speech at the second annual Festival of Childhood in Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum. Organisers announced the change this evening ahead of the Friday morning event. The move comes amid repo…
The New YorkerStarmer Says He Will Remain UK Prime Minister After Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has no plans to resign despite his Labour Party suffering major losses in local elections across England, Wales and Scotland. Reform UK made significant gains while Plaid Cymru and the Scottish National Party won the most seats in their respect…
BBC NewsReform UK Gains Seats, Labour Loses Seats in England Local Elections
Reform UK swept all 12 seats in Hartlepool and gained dozens more across northern England as Labour lost control of multiple councils in results declared early Friday. The losses come as expected heavy defeats for Keir Starmer’s party in the first major electoral test since its 2…
The IndependentReform UK Gains Seats, Labour Loses Seats in English Local Elections
Partial results from local elections in England showed large losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and gains for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, including hundreds of seats in northern working-class areas. Results for most councils, including London, and for the Scottis…
news.sky.comUK Holds Local and Devolved Elections
Millions of voters in England, Scotland and Wales began casting ballots on May 7, 2026 in elections for about 5,000 council seats, the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Senedd. The vote is widely viewed as the first major test of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government si…
France 24UK Holds Local and Regional Elections
Polling stations opened Thursday across England, Scotland and Wales for local council elections in England and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales. Opinion polls forecast heavy losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party in its first major electoral test since…
Financial TimesLabour MPs Criticize Keir Starmer Ahead of Welsh and Scottish Elections
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could lead to Labour losing the Senedd for the first time. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar expressed anger over Westminster politics and distanced votes from endorsing Starmer. Elections across England,…
dailyalert.orgUK Counterterror Police Investigate Arson at Former London Synagogue
Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former synagogue in east London, part of a recent series of incidents targeting Jewish sites and individuals. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a meeting with community leaders to address rising antisemitism, linking so…
rte.ieUK Local and Devolved Elections Scheduled for May 7, 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure ahead of local and devolved elections on May 7, 2026, across England, Wales, and Scotland. Polls indicate potential heavy losses for Labour, compounded by controversies and policy decisions. Starmer met EU leaders in Armenia…
The GuardianBeijing Restaurant Sees Surge in Bookings After UK Prime Minister Starmer's Visit
A Beijing restaurant has been fully booked since British Prime Minister Keir Starmer dined there in January. The establishment introduced a special menu based on his order, attracting patrons eager to try the same dishes. This visit marked the first by a British prime minister to…
news.sky.comUK Transport Secretary Dismisses Leadership Election Calls and Praises Keir Starmer
The UK transport secretary stated that people suggesting a leadership election should reconsider their position. The official praised Keir Starmer's leadership and noted that change requires time. The comments were reported amid discussions on political leadership.
GB NewsUK Parliament Rejects Inquiry into Starmer's Statements on Mandelson Appointment
British lawmakers voted against launching a probe into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament regarding the vetting process for Peter Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador. The government secured a 335-223 victory, with 14 Labour MPs rebelling against the part…
news.google.comStarmer Overcomes Conservative Push for Mandelson Investigation
Keir Starmer successfully resisted a Conservative effort to initiate an investigation regarding his statements on the Peter Mandelson issue. This outcome allows the PM to remain secure until after the local elections scheduled for next week. The events are reported as recent base…
middleeasteye.netUK MPs Reject Motion to Investigate Starmer Over Mandelson Appointment
Morgan McSweeney, former chief of staff to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, admitted a serious mistake in recommending Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Lawmakers will vote on referring Starmer to a standards watchdog for allegedly misleading the House of Commo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Parliament Votes on Motion Accusing Starmer of Misleading House Over Mandelson Vetting
British lawmakers will vote on referring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to a privileges committee for potentially misleading parliament about Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador. The motion, backed by opposition parties, follows testimony from key officials and all…
news.google.comMPs Vote on Referring Keir Starmer to Privileges Committee Over Mandelson Vetting
British lawmakers are set to vote on a motion to investigate whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament regarding the security vetting process for Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The motion, led by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and supported by other…
Financial TimesUK Parliament to Vote on Inquiry into Starmer's Mandelson Appointment
UK House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has granted a debate and vote on whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament regarding Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The vote, expected on Tuesday, follows allegations that Starmer claimed due process was fo…
news.google.comUK Prime Minister Starmer Defends Leadership Amid Mandelson Appointment Controversy
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the vast majority of Labour Party members support his leadership despite internal criticism over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. The controversy involves security vetting concerns that were overridden. Starmer…
The TimesMPs to Vote on Potential Investigation of UK Prime Minister Starmer Over Mandelson Appointment
British lawmakers will vote on Tuesday on whether to refer Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the privileges committee for allegedly misleading parliament about Peter Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador. The row stems from Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein and revelations a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK PM Starmer Dismisses Olly Robbins as US Ambassador
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sacked Olly Robbins following controversy over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. The move comes amid a turbulent week in Westminster, with Starmer facing mounting pressure within the Labour Party. Discussions are ongoing about…
thecanary.coStarmer Denies Pressure in Mandelson Ambassador Appointment
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office has denied allegations of pressuring officials to accelerate the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. The claims were made by former foreign ministry official Olly Robbins in testimony to a parliamentary committee.…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Prime Minister Appoints Mandelson as Ambassador
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US amid allegations of pressuring civil servants on security vetting. A former senior official testified about an atmosphere of pressure from Downing Street to approve the…
pbs.orgStarmer Reveals Foreign Office Overruled Security Vetting in Mandelson's US Ambassador Appointment
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told lawmakers he would not have appointed Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington if informed of failed security vetting. He blamed Foreign Office officials for withholding the information. The scandal has prompted opposition calls fo…