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Wes Streeting: Right-leaning Labour politician set to run for leadership

Wes Streeting, Britain's health secretary, has declared his intention to contest for the leadership of the Labour party. He aims to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Streeting, known for his communication skills and working-class background, has expressed a lack of confidence in Starmer's leadership. His announcement signals a significant political…

The Economic Times

MPs accuse Starmer of redacting Mandelson files ‘far too broadly’

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The Independent UK

Ministers have no authority to withhold Mandelson vetting file, committee says

Group of MPs and peers in effect accuse government of failing to comply with parliament’s will over release of files

The Guardian - UK

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Government accused of redacting too much of the Mandelson files

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The Independent UK

Redactions to Mandelson documents ‘too broad’, says intelligence watchdog

The Intelligence and Security Committee said it has made its final decisions on redactions to 337 documents.

Evening Standard

Starmer accused of ‘withholding’ documents from Mandelson probe

Intelligence and Security Committee accuses No 10 of applying redactions to Mandelson files ‘far too broadly’

The Independent UK

From landslide to leadership crisis: where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer?

The failure of many of the UK’s recent prime ministers, who have passed through Downing Street in quick succession, seems easy to explain. Theresa May couldn’t do what she promised and didn’t “get Brexit done”. Boris Johnson broke his own rules, and the law. Liz Truss failed through sheer incompetence.

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What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's Labour leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is in jeopardy after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections last week

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour says ‘wait and see’ on Andy Burnham running in by-election

It comes after Wes Streeting quit as health secretary, saying a leadership battle should take place as he called on Sir Keir Starmer to stand aside.

Evening Standard

New Mandelson files are set to be released – here’s when

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The Independent UK

5 new LGBT+ podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks in ahead of Pride Month.

The Independent UK

More Mandelson files ‘set to be released next week’ in yet another blow to Starmer

The Peter Mandelson scandal has threatened to bring down the government a number of times

The Independent UK

The 12 funniest sketches on SNL UK, from roasting The Traitors to skewering Starmer

TV: As ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ gears up for its grand finale, here’s a ranking of the funniest sketches to grace its first ever British outing

The Independent UK

Crowns, carriages and plumes: As King Charles takes centre stage in UK political drama, here’s the view from the US

The crisis at the top of the UK Government has not gone unnoticed among US audiences

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The Independent UK

Starmer vows ‘to fight to win’ against Streeting for Labour leadership with health secretary poised to quit government

Another day of fevered speculation in parliament saw allies of Wes Streeting claim he is set to resign from the as health secretary and trigger a leadership election with rivals including energy secretary Ed Miliband also expected to enter the contest

Evening Standard

King taking centre stage amid British political drama captures US attention

Sir Keir Starmer’s political woes are under scrutiny stateside, helped in part by the theatre of British tradition and royalty.

The Independent UK

King’s Speech 2026: Key points from Charles’s address amid Starmer leadership crisis

There were a total of 37 bills announced as part of the speech

The Times of India

From election drubbing to minister resignations: Why Keir Starmer is in trouble? All FAQs answered

It all started with Labour’s crushing setback in local elections across England, Scotland and Wales last week. The results sent shockwaves through the party and sparked an open rebellion against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with more than 80 Labour MPs either publicly or privately demanding that he resign or announce…

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The Independent UK

Why the path to No 10 is not an easy one for any of Starmer’s would-be challengers

Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham and surprise candidate Al Carns all face significant hurdles to be PM

The Independent UK

What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's Labour leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is in jeopardy after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections last week

The Guardian - UK

Will Starmer’s old Labour tribute strategy rescue him from the abyss? Probably not, but there’s a logic to it

Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman offer experience and political craft, but to reap the benefits, the PM himself will have to change, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership?

PM is determined to fight on in No 10 but various contenders to replace him have been organising for some time

The Guardian - UK

Man arrested on suspicion of handling Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone

Police say man is not suspected of involvement in the theft itself and the phone has not been recovered

The Independent UK

Police arrest man over Morgan McSweeney phone theft

Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff says phone was stolen October last year

The Independent UK

Polls open in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Polls have opened for midterm local and regional elections that could significantly impact British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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