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Starmer under pressure to sack chief of staff

Keir Starmer faces growing calls to dismiss Morgan McSweeney after a controversial briefing operation against Health Secretary Wes Streeting backfires spectacularly.

Labour Leadership Challenge Rules Explained

Analysis reveals how Keir Starmer could face leadership contest if 81 MPs back rival. Explore the mechanisms and potential successors in Westminster turmoil.

No 10's anti-Stereing plot backfires spectacularly

A misjudged briefing from Keir Starmer's aides aimed at Wes Streeting has backfired, boosting the health secretary's profile and making him look like a prime minister in waiting. Read the full analysis.

Badenoch Leads Tory Leadership Race

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch positions herself as the leading contender to replace Rishi Sunak amid growing Conservative Party discontent and leadership speculation.

High Court blocks Labour's Epping Forest power grab

Labour's attempt to seize control of Epping Forest District Council has been thwarted by the High Court, marking a major victory for local democracy in Essex. The controversial leadership change sparked legal action and accusations of unconstitutional beh

Streeting warns Labour could lose by-elections

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting sparks controversy after suggesting Labour could lose upcoming by-elections, revealing internal party tensions under Keir Starmer's leadership.

Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.

Lucy Powell wins Labour deputy leadership

Manchester MP Lucy Powell triumphs in Labour's deputy leadership contest, positioning herself as a key unifying force within the party's new leadership team.

Labour blocks Lucy Powell's deputy leader bid

Former Cabinet Minister Lucy Powell faces rejection as Labour's deputy leader candidate amid internal party power struggles, dealing a significant blow to Sir Keir Starmer's authority.

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