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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.