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.
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Starmer defends BBC as Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit
PM Sir Keir Starmer pledges to 'always stand up' for the BBC amid a damaging row with Donald Trump and an internal impartiality scandal that has seen two top bosses depart.
Starmer brands Farage 'utterly spineless' in PMQs clash
Keir Starmer condemns Nigel Farage for failing to denounce Reform councillor's 'evil' remarks about children in care during heated PMQs exchange. Read the full story.
Starmer: No 10 briefings against ministers 'unacceptable'
Keir Starmer defends Wes Streeting amid Downing Street tensions during PMQs clash with Kemi Badenoch. Read the latest Westminster developments.
Swinney: Labour Government 'riven with internal dissent'
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney says the public is 'taken aback' by Labour's internal wrangling after briefings against Wes Streeting. Discover the fallout.
Labour civil war erupts over 'toxic' briefing
Keir Starmer's chief of staff faces calls to resign after Labour MPs blame him for botched briefing against Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Read the latest Westminster drama.
Starmer condemns 'unacceptable' attack on Wes Streeting
PM Sir Keir Starmer defends Health Secretary Wes Streeting amid Labour Party row, calling briefings 'completely unacceptable'. Read the latest on the leadership dispute.
Starmer defends Wes Streeting from 'unacceptable' attacks
Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists any attack on his Cabinet is 'completely unacceptable' as he backs Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Read the latest Westminster developments.
Labour leadership coup rumours denied ahead of PMQs
Sir Keir Starmer faces PMQs as Wes Streeting denies rumours of a leadership plot. Get the latest on the internal Labour Party tensions and the wrongful prisoner release scandal.
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.
Keir Starmer faces Labour leadership challenge rules
Sir Keir Starmer confronts a pre-emptive strike from No10 and internal Labour plotters. Discover how MPs could force a leadership election before the next general election.
Starmer at PMQs after leadership plot denied
Sir Keir Starmer heads to PMQs as a Cabinet minister denies a plot to oust him. Follow the latest Westminster drama and political fallout.
Jenrick Faces Standards Probe Over Lammy Clown Video
Robert Jenrick defends sharing an AI-generated video of David Lammy as a clown, calling a Labour MP's racism complaint a 'disgusting smear'. Read the full story on the Westminster row.
Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust Starmer
Health Secretary Wes Streeting dismisses rumours of a Labour leadership challenge as 'self-destructive' amid party anxiety over poor polling and a looming budget.
Streeting demands sackings in No 10 over leadership plot claims
Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls for Keir Starmer to dismiss aides spreading 'false' rumours of a leadership challenge, denouncing the 'culture' in Downing Street. Read the latest Westminster drama.
Government Backs BBC as Trump Threatens Legal Action
Downing Street supports BBC's vital role against disinformation as former President Trump threatens lawsuit over edited Panorama speech. Read the latest developments.
Reeves' Tax Dilemma: Budget Faces Income Tax Rise Scrutiny
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts difficult budget choices as Labour weighs potential income tax rises. Experts debate the political fallout and the need for a clear economic plan. Read the full analysis.
Reeves confirms two-child benefit limit to be scrapped
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals the two-child benefit cap will be abolished in the Budget, a major move to tackle child poverty. Read the full story.
Ed Davey: Remove Robbie Gibb to Save BBC
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey demands the government remove Tory appointee Robbie Gibb from the BBC board to protect the broadcaster's independence from political attacks by Trump and Farage.
Reeves to Remove Two-Child Benefit Cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish the two-child benefit cap, a move set to lift 350,000 children from poverty. Discover the full budget implications.
Reeves Hints at Income Tax Rise, Breaking Labour Pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals potential income tax increase to fill £40bn fiscal black hole, risking Labour's manifesto promise. Get the latest Westminster news.
Trump pardons Giuliani, Meadows in election scheme
Donald Trump has pardoned 77 allies including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows for their roles in the 2020 election plot. Discover the legal implications and state-level consequences these figures still face.
Starmer rejects Trump's 'corrupt' BBC claim
Keir Starmer's government defends the BBC as 'internationally renowned' after Donald Trump's 'corrupt journalists' claim. Resignations follow edited footage scandal.
Labour MPs revolt over Reeves' income tax rise plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a mounting Labour rebellion over plans to break a manifesto pledge and raise income tax in the November Budget. Could this be her tuition fees moment?
Edith Pritchett's Venn Diagrams: Political Satire Week
Explore Edith Pritchett's latest Venn diagram cartoons capturing Keir Starmer's political appeal and modern life frustrations. Discover her unique take on British politics and culture.
Labour's 14-Band Council Tax Warning for Middle England
Sir James Cleverly warns Labour's potential council tax revaluation could mirror Welsh and Scottish models, forcing Middle England families to pay thousands more annually. Discover the full impact.
BBC Director General Tim Davie resigns amid trust crisis
Tim Davie resigns as BBC Director General following political pressure and editorial controversies. Can the corporation restore public trust in polarised media landscape?
US Government Shutdown Enters 40th Day
As the US government shutdown reaches its 40th day, lawmakers hold a rare Sunday session in a critical attempt to secure a breakthrough. Will a deal be reached?
Newsom brands Trump 'The Nodfather' after nap
Gavin Newsom gave Donald Trump the nickname 'The Nodfather' after the president appeared to fall asleep during a White House announcement on weight loss drugs. Read the full story.
Starmer 'Bullied' into Mansion Tax by Treasury
Sir Keir Starmer faces 'Leader in Name Only' claims as he is pressured into a £2m mansion tax for the Budget. Discover the internal government rift.
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