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Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will fight attempts by rival Andy Burnham to oust him from office

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s election win fuels a Labour leadership showdown
Political

Race for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament

Race for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament

Race for UK leadership looms after Prime Minister Starmer’s main rival Burnham wins seat in parliament
Political|World

How Andy Burnham could try to displace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, won a parliamentary seat on Friday, a vital step towards fulfilling his ambition to

How Andy Burnham could try to displace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister
Economy|Europe|Political|World

A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England

A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate

Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate

Why 0.1% of Britons could determine the prime minister’s fate
Europe|Political|World

Right-wing feud strengthens Andy Burnham's bid to be next British prime minister

If Andy Burnham wins Thursday's

Right-wing feud strengthens Andy Burnham's bid to be next British prime minister
Business|Economy

Defence resignation exposes spending bind for Starmer - and any challengers

Keir Starmer has a new defence minister, but the same problem: no spare money, competing political and financial demands and a party

Defence resignation exposes spending bind for Starmer - and any challengers
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election

About 75,000 voters in northwest England are about to make a significant decision

The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements

More than a third of lawmakers from Britain's governing Labour Party signed a letter on Monday calling on the British government to end trade with Israeli

A third of Labour lawmakers urge Britain to ban trade with Israeli settlements
Election|World

UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister

British Labour Party politician Andy Burnham will not call an early national election should he replace Keir Starmer to become prime minister, his spokesperson said on

UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister
Crime|Europe|Political|World

More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment with the release of files about former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson

More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered
Crime|Europe|World

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador

Britain's government released reams of documents on Monday relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, offering a glimpse into the

Mandelson documents cast light on government work, appointment of US ambassador
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win

Voting in parliamentary elections opened in Malta on Saturday, with opinion polls showing the ruling Labour Party on course to win a record-breaking fourth term.

Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand Labour says budget fails to address rising living costs

New Zealand shadow finance minister Barbara Edmonds said on Friday she backed efforts to return the government's books to surplus, but said Labour would make different

New Zealand Labour says budget fails to address rising living costs
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government on Thursday against criticism from Labour's longest-serving premier, Tony Blair, saying his ministers had adopted the

UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality

Tony Blair, who led Labour to victory in three UK elections, called on the party on Tuesday to shun the temptation to move left or reverse Brexit to shore up its fortunes,

UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality
Election|Europe|Finance|Health|Political

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
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
Economy|Election|Europe|World

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
Election|Europe|Finance|World

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
Europe|Health|Political|World

Leading challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits government

Leading challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits government

Leading challenger to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits government
Europe|Political|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Political

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?
Election|Finance|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival after a disastrous set of results in local elections for his Labour Party last week

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would get on with governing despite

UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

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
Economy|Political|World

Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove his doubters wrong as he faces calls to step down after poor local election results for his Labour Party

Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election losses

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after poor local election results for his Labour Party

Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election losses
Election|Finance|Political|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Europe|Political|World

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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?
Economy|Europe|Political|World

British voters have spoken in local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

British voters have cast ballots in local and regional elections that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer

British voters have spoken in local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain's embattled prime minister

British voters will cast ballots in elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s troubled term

Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain's embattled prime minister
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer convenes community leaders to fight antisemitism after attacks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged leaders from across society on Tuesday to work together to eradicate antisemitism "from every corner", as he convened a

UK's Starmer convenes community leaders to fight antisemitism after attacks
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds

In the Labour stronghold of Hackney in east London, human rights lawyer Nadeshda Jayakody is one of many voters switching to the Green

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|World

US visa fallout takes center stage in Antigua's election

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in Antigua and Barbuda in a snap general election dominated by concerns over U.S. visa restrictions, with

US visa fallout takes center stage in Antigua's election
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war

Malta will hold a parliamentary election on May 30, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday, calling the vote a year before his current five-year term expires.

Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war
Business|Economy|Political|World

Mandelson scandal shatters UK PM Starmer's promise of stable government

Prime Minister Keir Starmer came to power on a promise to govern Britain efficiently after years of political

Mandelson scandal shatters UK PM Starmer's promise of stable government
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
Election

How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans

How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans

How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power

Keir Starmer faces a key test as a special election threatens to deepen the UK Labour Party’s crisis and his own leadership troubles

UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein

Influential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein
Economy|Political|World

UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout

Keir Starmer has secured a temporary respite after fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files threatened his leadership

UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout