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Signs grow that Starmer will resign as government mood shifts
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe BBC's Henry Zeffman and...
Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading – fast
The reasons for Labour to switch leader are compelling. Andy Burnham looks like a winner. He has shown he can beat Reform, who until this moment have seemed a deadly threat to Labour. He is popular in the country, compared to most politicians at least. There are...
PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe BBC has been told that the transport...
Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnDiscussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after...
Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with...
Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and...
Burnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election win
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held...
Chris Mason: Burnham’s emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision
Granted the Makerfield parliamentary seat has elected Labour MPs for yonks, but just a matter of weeks ago, at the local elections, Reform UK were dominant in this collection of towns broadly to the south of Wigan – places like Abram, Hindley, Orrell and Winstanley....
Sir John Curtice: Burnham’s win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Even at the best of times, support for the party of government nearly always falls in by-elections. Yet, in yesterday's ballot, Burnham not only retained every bit of the 45% share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024, but actually pushed his party's share up by...
Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court ruling on social media?
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion...
British forces will be able to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters
The move will "starve Putin's war machine", Starmer says as he arrives in Finland for a military summit. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe move will "starve Putin's war machine",...
Peers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16s
The government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe government is consulting on whether the UK should follow...
Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down
On top of this, the government had also offered to cover some out-of-pocket expenses resident doctors face, including exam fees, as well as increase the number of training posts to address what the BMA has described as a jobs shortage at the start of year three of...
Council tax bills in England to rise in April – see how yours compares
It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnIt will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new...
Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned
As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challengeWith economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a...
Police did not know security risk in McSweeney phone theft inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quit last month over his role in vetting. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan...
Ex-justice minister fined for possessing illegal drugs
Crispin Blunt pleaded guilty after cannabis and crystal meth were found in his Surrey home. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnCrispin Blunt pleaded guilty after cannabis and crystal meth...
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
The study will recruit 4,000 students aged 12 to 15 from ten Bradford secondary schools and seek to assess the impact of having less access to social media - particularly on areas of their wellbeing such as sleep, anxiety levels, social interactions, as well as...
Reeves plans energy bill help for those ‘who need it most’
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact...
Lib Dems fix communities, says Davey at election campaign launch
The Lib Dem leader highlights policies on the NHS and energy bills ahead of council polls in England. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Lib Dem leader highlights policies on the NHS...
Chris Mason: Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support – and who won’t
What is described as "a new anti profiteering framework" will be set out too, which could give the regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority, new time limited and targeted powers to tackle companies proved to be exploiting price rises to rip customers off....
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