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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a defining moment as he unveils radical constitutional changes to quell dissent within his own party. The shake-up, announced during the State Opening of Parliament, includes plans to abolish the House of Lords and replace it with an elected chamber by 2029.
Labour’s Wes Streeting is poised to challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership within 24 hours of King Charles III outlining the government’s legislative agenda. The announcement came as the Prime Minister’s authority crumbles amid internal party divisions and mounting public pressure.
Wes Streeting’s allies say he will seek the Labour leadership within 48 hours, exploiting fractures exposed during the King’s Speech. Keir Starmer’s grip on power wavers as the government’s legislative agenda faces internal sabotage.
The widening US-Israeli campaign against Iran has sent petrol prices surging and mortgage rates climbing, with analysts warning of a prolonged squeeze on household budgets starting this month. A leaked Treasury risk assessment reveals fresh vulnerabilities in the UK's energy and housing markets.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has broken ranks to demand Labour include EU re-entry in its election manifesto. The call exposes deep divisions over the UK’s post-Brexit future and raises pressure on Starmer’s leadership just weeks before the general election.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to confirm whether he discussed Jeffrey Epstein’s friendship with Lord Peter Mandelson before appointing him UK ambassador to the US. The revelation comes amid rising scrutiny of the peer’s past associations.
Angela Rayner’s sharp attack on Labour’s direction ignited immediate speculation over a potential leadership challenge. Sources say the deputy leader’s uncompromising tone exposed deep internal divisions just months before the next election.
More than 100 Labour MPs have warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer that failing to pass assisted dying legislation could erode public trust in politics. The plea comes amid growing pressure on the government to address the contentious issue.
The Labour Party has urged HMRC to scrutinize the financial dealings of Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice. This call comes amid growing scrutiny over political funding and transparency.