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Starmer

British mayor to stand in Makerfield by-election

The mayor of Greater Manchester, seen as a leading potential challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has been permitted to take part in the candidate selection for the Makerfield by-election, media reports said Friday.

15 May 2026-21:26
Starmer faces political turmoil amid leadership speculation

Keir Starmer was facing his most serious political challenge yet as reports emerged that his health secretary Wes Streeting was preparing a potential resignation that could trigger a leadership contest within the Labour Party. The developments came as the prime minister sought to present his government’s agenda during the King’s Speech, but the event was overshadowed by growing internal instability.

14 May 2026-10:34
UK moves to legislate against hostile state proxies

Britain plans to pass legislation to boost its capacity to target proxies of malign state actors, granting powers to ban them amid rising activity in the country and a surge in antisemitic attacks.

13 May 2026-20:39
UK PM Starmer says he will not resign amid Labour pressure

Keir Starmer told his Cabinet on Tuesday that he will remain in office and continue governing, despite mounting political pressure following recent election setbacks for the Labour Party.

12 May 2026-14:00
Gordon Brown returns to Downing Street in new Starmer role

Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as his special envoy on global finance, according to a statement from the UK government.

09 May 2026-13:55
UK's Starmer vows to stay after Labour losses in local elections

08 May 2026-14:29
UK local elections: Labour hit hard, Reform makes gains

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered heavy early losses in elections on Friday, highlighting growing voter dissatisfaction with his government and raising renewed questions about his political future just two years after a landslide general election victory.

08 May 2026-10:26
Iran slams UK anti-Semitism claims, accuses London of hosting ‘terrorist groups’

Iran’s embassy in London has strongly rejected what it called “baseless and irresponsible” allegations of anti-Semitism made by British officials, accusing the UK of failing to provide evidence and of hosting terrorist groups on its territory.

06 May 2026-13:15
Pashinyan, Starmer sign Armenia-UK Strategic Partnership Declaration

Armenia and the United Kingdom have signed a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership, marking a new phase in bilateral relations.

04 May 2026-15:51
Man charged with attempted murder after antisemitic stabbings in Golders Green - VIDEO

The UK’s terror threat level has been increased to “severe” after the stabbing of two Jewish men in an alleged terrorist attack in Golders Green.

01 May 2026-10:14