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Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for position

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 08:37
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.
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Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 19:18
There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister.
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From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 18:42
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.
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The key measures in the King's Speech

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:13
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.
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Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 09:05
Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaves No 10 less than 20 minutes after arriving for a meeting with the prime minister.
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Read all the ministers' resignation letters in full

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 17:59
Ministers including Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips have resigned over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
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Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 14:50
The prime minister told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.
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