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6 hours ago

UK politics

Streeting urged to 'be brave' and launch leadership bid against Starmer 'now' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

8 hours ago

UK politics

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

23 hours ago

UK politics

Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise

What are the agendas of Labour MPs calling for Starmer to step down?

Labour MPs are increasingly willing to challenge Keir Starmer after local election losses, reshuffles, and perceived lack of empathy and vision.

Labour MP says PM should go but pulls back from leadership challenge

Catherine West withdrew a leadership challenge but demanded Keir Starmer set a September timetable for an orderly leadership transition.

29 minutes ago

Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer

A leadership challenge could be triggered if Wes Streeting secures 81 MP supporters, prompting Labour to scramble for a candidate and Starmer to urge MPs to prevent chaos.

6 hours ago

Streeting urged to 'be brave' and launch leadership bid against Starmer 'now' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Wes Streeting should launch a leadership bid immediately, with hesitation risking losing the moment and requiring bravery to lead.

8 hours ago

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

Wes Streeting allies say he plans to resign as health secretary and mount a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as early as Thursday.

23 hours ago

Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise

Wes Streeting failed to secure enough support to launch a leadership bid, while Starmer’s authority weakened after ministerial resignations and growing calls for his departure.

What are the agendas of Labour MPs calling for Starmer to step down?

Labour MPs are increasingly willing to challenge Keir Starmer after local election losses, reshuffles, and perceived lack of empathy and vision.

Labour MP says PM should go but pulls back from leadership challenge

Catherine West withdrew a leadership challenge but demanded Keir Starmer set a September timetable for an orderly leadership transition.

Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change - and warnings of chaos

The King’s Speech outlined a radical legislative agenda while the prime minister faced imminent pressure from allies expecting a leadership challenge.

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14 hours ago

UK politics

Keir Starmer clings to power with backing of 100 MPs after four ministers quit

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22 hours ago

UK politics

Keir Starmer's deputies are starting to quit. Some are urging him to 'do the right thing for the country' | Fortune

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UK politics

UK: Starmer tells Cabinet he's going nowhere, ministers quit

UK politics

Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge

Keir Starmer to face crucial cabinet meeting as ministers and MPs urge him to resign UK politics live

Labour MPs’ calls for Keir Starmer’s resignation escalated rapidly, with cabinet ministers privately urging an orderly transition after election defeats.

Starmer began the day damaged and then things got worse

Starmer faced growing internal Labour pressure after a crucial speech, with MPs questioning whether he could deliver change and survive politically.

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14 hours ago

Keir Starmer clings to power with backing of 100 MPs after four ministers quit

Keir Starmer remains in power despite minister resignations and calls from Labour MPs for him to go, supported by a warning against a leadership contest.

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22 hours ago

Keir Starmer's deputies are starting to quit. Some are urging him to 'do the right thing for the country' | Fortune

Keir Starmer rejected calls to resign as junior ministers quit, amid Labour leadership pressure after local election losses.

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UK: Starmer tells Cabinet he's going nowhere, ministers quit

Starmer insisted he would remain prime minister, citing an untriggered Labour leadership challenge process and urging Cabinet to focus on governing despite resignations.

Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge

Starmer said he will not resign, claiming no leadership challenge threshold has been met, and urged the cabinet to focus on governing despite mounting resignations and calls for a timetable.

Keir Starmer to face crucial cabinet meeting as ministers and MPs urge him to resign UK politics live

Labour MPs’ calls for Keir Starmer’s resignation escalated rapidly, with cabinet ministers privately urging an orderly transition after election defeats.

Starmer began the day damaged and then things got worse

Starmer faced growing internal Labour pressure after a crucial speech, with MPs questioning whether he could deliver change and survive politically.

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UK politics

Catherine West backs down from Starmer challenge but urges him to go by September

3 days ago

Starmer insists he won't quit as PM as Labour MP challenges ministers to trigger leadership contest UK politics live

Catherine West threatened to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership unless a cabinet minister challenges by tomorrow morning.

UK politics

Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs

UK politics

MPs prepare resignation push for Starmer amid election wipeout fears - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK politics

Cabinet minister warns Labour against doomscrolling' through leaders like the Tories

1 month ago

UK politics

Give the guy a chance': Wes Streeting says he does not want Starmer ousted

Catherine West backs down from Starmer challenge but urges him to go by September

Catherine West will seek a September timetable for Keir Starmer’s departure rather than a formal leadership challenge now.

3 days ago

Starmer insists he won't quit as PM as Labour MP challenges ministers to trigger leadership contest UK politics live

Catherine West threatened to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership unless a cabinet minister challenges by tomorrow morning.

Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs

Labour MPs are urged to avoid plotting against Keir Starmer to prevent party annihilation during upcoming elections.

MPs prepare resignation push for Starmer amid election wipeout fears - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour MPs are planning to pressure Sir Keir Starmer for a resignation timetable amid fears of significant local election losses.

Cabinet minister warns Labour against doomscrolling' through leaders like the Tories

Labour MPs are urged to support Keir Starmer and focus on upcoming elections rather than considering leadership challenges.

1 month ago

Give the guy a chance': Wes Streeting says he does not want Starmer ousted

Wes Streeting supports Keir Starmer's leadership and opposes any challenges to avoid undermining the party's election promises.

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UK politics

No other plan comes close': Labour MPs turn to Burnham as pressure mounts on Starmer

2 weeks ago

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM braces for top civil servant to face MPs

Cabinet ministers are reportedly turning against Sir Keir Starmer amid the Lord Mandelson scandal, indicating potential leadership challenges ahead.

3 weeks ago

Almost like a Bond villain': why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM

Keir Starmer's leadership faces scrutiny amid local election concerns, but many Labour MPs believe a leadership challenge is unlikely despite recent controversies.

UK politics

Why Starmer's China trip has come at the worst possible time

UK politics

Judge me at next election, Starmer tells doubters

UK politics

A word of warning to the hounds circling Starmer: be careful what you wish for | Martin Kettle

No other plan comes close': Labour MPs turn to Burnham as pressure mounts on Starmer

Keir Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny as Andy Burnham prepares for a potential leadership challenge amid concerns over upcoming elections.

2 weeks ago

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM braces for top civil servant to face MPs

Cabinet ministers are reportedly turning against Sir Keir Starmer amid the Lord Mandelson scandal, indicating potential leadership challenges ahead.

3 weeks ago

Almost like a Bond villain': why Labour MPs expect Starmer to cling on as PM

Keir Starmer's leadership faces scrutiny amid local election concerns, but many Labour MPs believe a leadership challenge is unlikely despite recent controversies.

UK politics

Why Starmer's China trip has come at the worst possible time

UK politics

Judge me at next election, Starmer tells doubters

UK politics

A word of warning to the hounds circling Starmer: be careful what you wish for | Martin Kettle

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2 months ago

Stop listening to your rich mates': Labour civil war erupts over by-election defeat

Labour Party faces internal crisis following a devastating by-election loss in Gorton and Denton, with senior figures including Angela Rayner calling for leadership change and party direction reform.

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2 months ago

UK politics

Sarwar 'stood by' resignation call in conversation with Starmer

UK politics

Sarwar allies seeking to justify Starmer attack say he could still face leadership challenge

2 months ago

UK politics

Sarwar 'stood by' resignation call in conversation with Starmer

UK politics

Sarwar allies seeking to justify Starmer attack say he could still face leadership challenge

UK politics

Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP

UK politics

Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election

UK politics

Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP

UK politics

Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election

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Labour think tank asks members who they would support in leadership challenge

Labour Together canvassed party members about potential replacements, signaling growing concern over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership amid poor approval ratings.

US politics

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Lawrence Jones Predicts Next Dem to Go After Chuck Schumer

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries may face removal as House Democratic leader amid Democratic criticism following Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's handling of the government shutdown.

Keir Starmer says any No 10 briefings against ministers unacceptable'

Keir Starmer condemned Downing Street briefings against cabinet ministers as completely unacceptable and defended Health Secretary Wes Streeting amid alleged internal plotting and leadership fears.

Wes Streeting denies plotting against PM and condemns No 10 bid to kneecap' him UK politics live

UK gilt yields rose modestly amid speculation of a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer, while the pound edged slightly higher and political allies issued defensive briefings.

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6 months ago

UK politics

The grace period is over so what now for Kemi Badenoch, the not Robert Jenrick' Tory leader? | Henry Hill

11 months ago

Badenoch facing inevitable' leadership challenge as Tories battle dire poll ratings

Kemi Badenoch faces potential ousting due to poor election results and rising challenges within the Tory party.

6 months ago

UK politics

The grace period is over so what now for Kemi Badenoch, the not Robert Jenrick' Tory leader? | Henry Hill

11 months ago

Badenoch facing inevitable' leadership challenge as Tories battle dire poll ratings

Kemi Badenoch faces potential ousting due to poor election results and rising challenges within the Tory party.

Conal Thomas: There's no vacancy yet, but is the writing on the wall for Micheal Martin?

Record homelessness, failed housing targets, and party turmoil have weakened the Taoiseach's position while Jim O'Callaghan's standing in Fianna Fáil is rising.

6 months ago

Kemi Badenoch has six months to save the Tories and her leadership, MPs warn

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

UK politics

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8 months ago

Senan Molony: Why Billy Kelleher's big result signals end is in sight for Micheal Martin as Fianna Fail leader

Starter pistol has been fired in succession race as 'stalking horse' candidacy face-off evokes echoes of Thatcher's last days in power

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