Sir Keir resigns as Labour leader after devastating election results and internal pressure, paving the way for Andy Burnham's potential uncontested leadership bid
Reform UK is investigating if sexist social media posts by its Makerfield byelection candidate, Robert Kenyon, hurt its chances. Despite hopes for a close contest, Andy Burnham won decisively, with voters citing Kenyon's lewd comments, particularly women, as a deterrent. Nigel Farage acknowledged disappointment and urged Restore UK voters to switch to Reform.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a surprise by-election result. The seat was previously considered safe for the SNP.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a surprise by-election result. The Tories invested heavily in the constituency, focusing on North Sea oil and gas. The defeat may be linked to voter backlash over party fund theft.
Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog, the HIA, has called for an investigation into senior officials in Viktor Orban's inner circle over allegations of missing EU funds totaling €3.5 billion. The HIA believes that inflated pricing on government contracts awarded to communications companies may be the source of the missing money, potentially damaging Orban's legacy.
Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog, the HIA, has called for an investigation into senior officials in Viktor Orban's inner circle over potentially inflated government contracts totaling €3.5 billion in missing EU funds. The allegations center on communications companies awarded €10 billion in contracts over four years, with the HIA suspecting a third of that amount may be due to overpricing and a risk of corruption. The watchdog is particularly interested in the Lounge group tied to Gyula Balasy, whose companies saw a dramatic rise in state contracts during Orban's tenure. The new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has pledged to tackle corruption and reacquire stolen state assets.
Gangwon Education Superintendent Shin Gyeong-ho congratulated his successor, Kang Sam-young, on his election victory and expressed gratitude to his supporters after failing to win re-election in the 9th National Simultaneous Local Elections. Shin pledged to continue supporting Gangwon education as a citizen.
Jill Biden expressed shock over Kamala Harris's loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 election, citing strong crowds and support. In her memoir, she also detailed concerns about Joe Biden's performance in a presidential debate, questioning his state and noting his self-admitted "f*cked up" performance.
Sinn Féin, Ireland's main opposition, lost a key by-election in Dublin Central to the Social Democrats, intensifying pressure on leader Mary Lou McDonald. A second loss in Galway West further fueled questions about her leadership.
Sinn Féin, Ireland's main opposition, lost a Dublin by-election to the Social Democrats, a smaller left-wing party. Leader Mary Lou McDonald faces scrutiny after the defeat and another loss in Galway West, raising questions about her leadership.
The DNC released a 192-page "autopsy" report on its 2024 election loss, authored by Paul Rivera. It criticizes the Kamala Harris campaign for not effectively driving Donald Trump's negatives and failing to appeal to male and Latino voters, while also noting media strategy shortcomings.
A Democratic National Committee report analyzing Kamala Harris's 2024 election loss is incomplete, factually flawed, and omits key issues like the Gaza conflict. DNC Chair Ken Martin released the unedited document, acknowledging its shortcomings but prioritizing transparency.
EU leaders are considering extending the renewal period for sanctions against Russia from six months to a year. This move, discussed by diplomats, aims to strengthen the sanctions' credibility and reduce administrative burdens, especially after Hungary's former PM Viktor Orbán, who previously blocked such extensions, left office.
Keir Starmer faces calls to resign as Labour leader following significant local election losses. Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have indicated intentions to run for leadership if a contest occurs, with reports suggesting dozens of Labour MPs want Starmer to step down.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from Health Secretary Wes Streeting after Labour's disastrous local election results, with over 80 MPs calling for his resignation.
UK PM Keir Starmer faces an imminent leadership challenge from Health Secretary Wes Streeting, while Angela Rayner clears a tax probe hurdle, amid Labour's dire election results and growing MP dissent.
UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge, notably from Wes Streeting, following significant election losses in England, Scotland, and Wales, with a decision expected within the next 24 hours.
Three government ministers have resigned, joining over 80 Labour MPs calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down following disastrous election results. Starmer has stated he intends to remain in office, despite internal pressure for an orderly transition.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after key ministers Jess Phillips and Miatta Fahnbulleh resigned, urging him to step down amid dire election results and loss of public trust.
Communities minister Miatta Fahnbulleh is first minister to leave government after heavy election lossesUK politics live – latest updatesMiatta Fahnbulleh has become the first minister to resign from Keir Starmer’s government, calling on the prime minister to quit.The communities minister’s resignation came as one of Starmer’s closest aides declined to say whether he would lead Labour into the next election amid mounting calls for him to resign. Continue reading...
PM tries to convince Labour MPs to back him after Thursday’s election losses and says UK will go ‘down very dark path’ if Labour does not recover Botterill says voters she spoke to during the campaign felt the country does not work for them. She is a working-class Yorkshire woman, she says. She knows that the opportunities she has enjoyed would not be there if if had not been for the achievements of Labour government.She says Labour is one of the best vehicles for changing the lives of working people that this county has ever known. Continue reading...
Prime minister will say ‘incremental change won’t cut it’ as he tries to convince Labour MPs to back him after Thursday’s election losses Navendu Mishra, who was parliamentary private secretary to Angela Rayner when she was deputy PM, told the Today programme this morning that Keir Stamer should set out a timetable for an “orderly transition” to Labour electing a new leader.Mishra said this would allow the “best people” in the Labour party time to “put forward their vision”.I think he’s done some really good things in my constituency of Stockport, and in Greater Manchester, and he has the experience of a previous Labour government, having served in senior roles including in the cabinet.It’s one thing keeping open the option that you might try to become prime minister one day. And it’s another thing, a very different thing, to try and unseat a sitting prime minister in the moment we’re in. And Wes Streeting is not doing that.Somebody who is planning to pull the plug and launch a leadership bid in a couple of days’ time doesn’t go to the cinema with a friend. Continue reading...
Prime minister will try to convince Labour MPs to back him after suffering major election losses last week Good morning. The news this morning is full of speculation about whether or not there will be a Labour leadership contest. A better way of explaining the situation might be to say that a leadership contest is already under way; Angela Rayner issued what was in effect her manifesto late yesterday afternoon (although she also hinted she would be happy for it to be delivered by Andy Burnham as leader), and Keir Starmer delivers what you could see as a hustings speech this morning.Leaders can survive challenges. In 1995 John Major was widely seen as doomed, but Michael Portillo postponed a decision to stand against him, Major easily saw off a challenge from John Redwood (the Catherine West of his day, in some respects), and Major survived another two years. In 2016 the vast majority of Labour MPs voted no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn, but he survived (because he was adored by Labour members, a benefit that Starmer does not enjoy). In 2006 Tony Blair accepted he would have to go. But he was allowed to work his notice for a year; Gordon Brown and his allies were powerful enough to force him out, but not to force him out quickly.To meet the challenges that our country faces, incremental change won’t cut it.On growth, defence, Europe, energy – we need a bigger response than we anticipated in 2024 because these are not ordinary times. Continue reading...
Following significant local election losses, Labour leader Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy. This move comes amidst calls for Starmer's resignation from some party MPs, while voters express dissatisfaction with economic issues and immigration. Reform UK and the Greens have seen substantial gains in the polls.
