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Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned his ministers and MPs that a leadership challenge could "plunge us into chaos", as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly preparing to launch a challenge against his leadership. Starmer attempted to rally support by outlining a package of radical reforms following the King's Speech.

May 13, 20265 min
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What next after the King's Speech?

The BBC's Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains how uncertainty over the prime minister's leadership overshadowed the State Opening of Parliament, where King Charles III unveiled the government's planned new laws for the year ahead.

May 13, 20261 min
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Nigel Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is investigating whether Reform UK leader Nigel Farage broke Commons rules by accepting a £5m gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne without declaring it. Farage claims the gift was personal and made before he became an MP, but opponents argue it should have been registered when he was elected to Parliament in 2024.

May 13, 20264 min
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Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly preparing a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with allies expecting him to move as soon as tomorrow following a swift meeting at Downing Street on the day of the State Opening of Parliament.

May 13, 20265 min
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Nigel Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is investigating whether Reform UK leader Nigel Farage broke Commons rules by accepting a £5m gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne without declaring it.

May 13, 20264 min
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Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry's overdose death

Erik Fleming, a drug addiction counsellor, has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in supplying ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry, who died from acute ketamine effects in October 2023.

May 13, 20263 min
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Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains how uncertainty over the prime minister's leadership overshadowed the State Opening of Parliament, as King Charles III unveiled the government's planned new laws while reports emerge of a potential challenge to the prime minister's position.

May 13, 20261 min
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Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet

Labour MP Catherine West has threatened to trigger a leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer by Monday unless a cabinet minister challenges him first, following devastating election results for the party.

May 9, 20265 min
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Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different

Russia's scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square in 2026 saw far fewer journalists, guests, and world leaders than in previous years, with military hardware displayed only on video screens instead of live, reflecting security concerns about potential Ukrainian drone attacks amid the ongoing war.

May 9, 20263 min
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How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland

Reform UK made historic gains in local elections across Britain, winning 34 Senedd seats in Wales and 17 MSPs in Scotland, driven by voter dissatisfaction with Labour and frustration over years of council service cuts and rising costs of living.

May 9, 20268 min
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PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appoints former Labour figures Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman to advisory roles following heavy election losses, but the move has confused some MPs questioning whether it addresses the party's fundamental problems.

May 9, 20265 min
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Brits on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital

British passengers and staff aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, will be brought to Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral to isolate after the ship docks in the Canary Islands this weekend.

May 9, 20263 min
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Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from Labour MPs and party unions following devastating election losses to Reform UK and the Greens, with colleagues calling for urgent change and some questioning whether his position is sustainable.

May 9, 20268 min
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Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey claims his party offers a centrist alternative to Reform UK and the Greens after gaining 153 councillors in England and six Scottish Parliament seats in recent elections.

May 9, 20263 min
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'Starmer's done nothing for the country': Why one heartland council abandoned Labour

In Barnsley, south Yorkshire, 50 years of Labour rule ended on Friday with Reform UK taking control as voters expressed desire for change and criticism of Labour's disconnect from the working class and Keir Starmer's leadership.

May 9, 20261 min
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Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf says

Reform UK's home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says the party will "never take voters for granted" after making major electoral gains across England, Scotland and Wales, gaining over 1,400 councillors in England alone.

May 9, 20264 min
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Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood

The Scottish National Party has won its fifth consecutive election with an emphatic victory, though falling short of the majority leader John Swinney had sought. Despite the win, the SNP faces significant challenges ahead including cost of living pressures and reforming governance after years of party turbulence.

May 9, 20266 min
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Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented

Electoral politics in Britain has become highly fragmented following Thursday's election results, with Reform UK emerging as the clear winner in English local elections while Labour and the Conservatives suffered sharp losses in support.

May 9, 20265 min
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No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses

The Conservative Party suffered heavy losses across the UK in recent elections, yet Kemi Badenoch faces no leadership challenges due to her strong parliamentary performance and lack of credible alternatives within the party.

May 9, 20263 min
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SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second

The SNP has won a fifth successive Scottish Parliament election with 58 seats, falling short of the 65-seat majority needed. Reform UK and Labour tied for second place with 17 seats each, while the Scottish Greens achieved a record 15 seats including their first constituency victories.

May 9, 20268 min
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