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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation

The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.

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The Guardian Politics13 May 2026

Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis

Another ally of health secretary renews call for resignation of prime minister, who is due to deliver king’s speech • UK politics live – latest updates Wes Streeting has held talks with Keir Starmer in Downing Street as an ally of the health secretary renewed calls for the prime minister to resign, saying his authority had “irretrievably ebbed away”. Streeting arrived in No 10 on Wednesday morning amid intense speculation over Labour’s leadership crisis and his own future within the party, befor

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?

A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech

The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech

The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

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The Guardian Politics13 May 2026

Easy as ABC: voters in England tend to pick names nearer top of ballot, data suggests

Exclusive: Where parties fielded multiple candidates in last week’s vote, those at top of list were more likely to be picked Fancy your chances in politics? Then perhaps you should change your name to Aaron Aaronson or Aaliyah Aardvark, figures from last week’s local elections in England suggest. A Guardian analysis of election results compiled by the website Democracy Club points to a striking alphabet effect. In wards where a party fielded three candidates, those listed nearer the top of the b

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The Guardian Politics13 May 2026

Wes Streeting arrives at No 10 for talks with Keir Starmer ahead of King’s speech - UK politics live

A number of the health secretary’s allies called for the prime minister’s resignation but Streeting has yet to call for a formal leadership challenge Report: Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise Good morning. There are two main events in the diary today. At this point, it is not entirely clear which will turn out to be more consequential. At 11.15am the king will arrive at parliament for the state opening. The king’s speech sets out the legislative programme

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Guido Fawkes13 May 2026

Eleven Labour-Backing Unions Predict Starmer Will Quit Before Next Election

Eleven Labour-affiliated unions – including GMB, Unite, and Unison – are expected to release a statement today saying the government “cannot continue on its current path” and predicting Starmer will have to resign before the next general election. Dialling up the pressure… According to the Guardian, the statement will be released “at some point” later…

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Express Politics13 May 2026

Keir Starmer LATEST: PM in showdown talks with Wes Streeting as 80 MPs demand he go

Sir Keir Starmer faces a showdown with Wes Streeting as more than 80 Labour MPs demand he resigns and Andy Burnham plots a leadership bid.

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Express Politics13 May 2026

Why MPs must 'finish what they started' and back assisted dying legislation

EXCLUSIVE: Dame Esther Rantzen has called on MPs to listen to heartbreaking stories shared by Express readers and reintroduce the assisted dying Bill.

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