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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.

Defence
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.

Defence
BBC Politics11 May 2026

Rhun ap Iorwerth to become Wales' new first minister within days

Three other Senedd parties indicate they will either back his nomination or not oppose him.

BBC Politics11 May 2026

Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him

The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.

Politics
BBC Politics11 May 2026

Chris Mason: Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him

The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.

Politics
BBC Politics10 May 2026

New laws expected to be in the King's Speech

EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

BBC Politics10 May 2026

Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount

The embattled PM will seek to persuade his MPs not to ditch him as Labour leader in a speech on Monday.

Politics
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

Councillor under investigation over racism allegations

Reform UK investigate Glenn Gibbins after his Sunderland election win on Thursday.

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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

Labour MP challenges ministers to move against Starmer

Catherine West threatens to challenge Keir Starmer herself, as minister Bridget Phillipson backs the embattled PM.

BBC Politics10 May 2026

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

Politics