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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Starmer warns of 'chaos' amid speculation about challenge

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a Labour leadership challenge as early as Thursday.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change - and warnings of chaos

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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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change - and warnings of chaos

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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BBC Politics11 May 2026

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

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BBC Politics11 May 2026

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Rayner issues 'last chance' warning to Starmer and backs Burnham to return

In her first comments since Labour's election defeats, the ex-deputy PM calls for bolder action from the prime minister.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Rayner delivers 'last chance' warning to Starmer

The prime minister's former deputy warns that Labour faces its "last chance" after heavy election losses.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader

The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader

The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

'We need to move quickly', says Labour MP seeking to challenge PM

Catherine West says she is ready to challenge Keir Starmer but minister Bridget Phillipson backs the PM and warns against infighting.

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BBC Politics9 May 2026

Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet

Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

'Rob hasn't spoken to me': Watch awkward reunion of former Tory ministers

Robert Jenrick and Victoria Atkins, both former Tory ministers, were reunited during the BBC’s election coverage for the first time in an awkward exchange.

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