Over 80 MPs are calling for Keir Starmer’s resignation, reaching the threshold required for a contender to mount a leadership challenge, with ministers - including Jess Philips - resigning from government too.After a high stakes meeting this morning, several cabinet members voice ...Show more
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Starmer defiantly clings to power
Over 80 MPs are calling for Keir Starmer’s resignation, reaching the threshold required for a contender to mount a leadership challenge, with ministers - including Jess Philips - resigning from government too.After a high stakes meeting this morning, several cabinet members voice ...Show more
The weirdest day in Westminster
Keir Starmer has pledged to “prove the doubters wrong” as he tries to head off a leadership challenge after the disastrous local election results last week.Fighting for his political life, the PM announced plans for stronger ties with the EU, powers to nationalise British steel a ...Show more
Local election results: the end of Starmer?
Results from the local and devolved are coming in. It has been, as many expected, a disappointing result for the Labour Party.Meanwhile, the insurgent parties, the Green Party to an extent, but especially Reform, have delivered on their promise of snowballing momentum. Anoosh Cha ...Show more
The gutting of the two party system
The UK is gearing up for local and devolved elections on Thursday.As Keir Starmer looks increasingly isolated as Prime Minister, much is being made of a potentially disastrous few days for the Labour Party. If results go as badly for Labour as some are predicting, this could be t ...Show more
Zack Polanski: Corbyn's true heir?
Crowds of young people chant his name but the Green leader is "nervous", says Ailbhe Rea.--A year ago, Zack Polanksi was relatively unknown. Now, he's leading an "eco-populist" movement that has revitalised the Green Party and looks likely to propel a left-wing surge in the May l ...Show more