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Today: May 17, 2026
Today: May 17, 2026

Keir Starmer

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It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister
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Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London

Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London

Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London
Europe|World

Many see Andy Burnham as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament

Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it

Many see Andy Burnham as UK government's savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament
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UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future

Britain's government faces uncertainty as the Labour Party grapples with internal turmoil

UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future
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UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government

UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle
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UK health secretary resigns, setting up a potential Labour leadership challenge to Keir Starmer

Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have erupted into open rebellion within his party

UK health secretary resigns, setting up a potential Labour leadership challenge to Keir Starmer
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PM Starmer's leadership woes overshadow parliament's grand reopening

Britain's grand State Opening of Parliament ceremony does not normally feature an elephant.

PM Starmer's leadership woes overshadow parliament's grand reopening
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UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech

Keir Starmer was facing his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reportedly readying his

UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech
Economy|Europe

Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation

Britain will introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prioritises mending economic relations

Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation
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Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs

Intense pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer is driving up British government borrowing costs - but the political uncertainty is by no

Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs
Health|Political|World

UK health minister Streeting preparing to resign, Times says

Britain's health minister Wes Streeting is preparing to resign and could quit as early as Thursday, the Times reported on Wednesday, adding that he is likely to mount a

UK health minister Streeting preparing to resign, Times says
Europe

King's Speech: A guide to Starmer government's new proposed laws

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will aim to reassert his authority over his Labour Party on Wednesday as his government unveils 37 bills for the next

King's Speech: A guide to Starmer government's new proposed laws
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Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?

Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?
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UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists he has no intention of resigning despite growing calls within his Labour Party for him to step down

UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit
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Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job
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What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position is under serious threat after senior minister Wes Streeting quit and dozens of Labour lawmakers called for him to set out a

What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?
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UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign

UK leader Starmer fights to save premiership as scores of Labour lawmakers urge him to resign
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UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit

Keir Starmer came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour

UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit
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UK's Starmer says his government is a 10-year project despite calls to quit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight on, describing his government as a "10-year project" despite mounting calls for him to quit after his

UK's Starmer says his government is a 10-year project despite calls to quit
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UK PM Starmer, weakened by local elections, is challenged by former minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reeling from a crushing local election defeat, faced a new setback to his leadership on Saturday when a former minister

UK PM Starmer, weakened by local elections, is challenged by former minister
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Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK

Partial results from local elections in England show significant losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and gains for Reform UK

Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK
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Farage’s Reform UK wins big in local elections, splintering two-party system and piling pressure on Starmer

Farage’s Reform UK wins big in local elections, splintering two-party system and piling pressure on Starmer

Farage’s Reform UK wins big in local elections, splintering two-party system and piling pressure on Starmer
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Could UK PM Starmer be forced out after local election losses?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to carry on as leader after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local elections that have deepened doubts over his ability

Could UK PM Starmer be forced out after local election losses?
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UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer

Millions of British voters cast their ballots on Thursday in local and regional elections that are expected to deal a huge blow to Prime Minister Keir

UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer