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BBC Politics12 May 2026

Henry Zeffman: PM puts himself back in the game for now

The prime minister has told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.

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The Guardian Politics12 May 2026

Andy Burnham can save Labour and defeat Reform. He should be the next prime minister | Neal Lawson

Put plainly, the Greater Manchester mayor is electoral gold dust. The Labour party machine must not stand in his way to becoming an MP Neal Lawson is director of the cross-party campaign organisation Compass The madness has to end. The progressive side of politics in the UK faces two crises. The first is the possible decimation of the Labour party after the next election. The second is a prospective Reform-led government – and a Trumpian future for the country. The best-placed figure in Britai

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BBC Politics12 May 2026

Reform councillor suspended for anti-Islam posts

Ben Rowe is suspended over a series of Islamophobic and antisemitic posts on social media.

Guido Fawkes12 May 2026

WATCH: Best of Sky News Chaos on Downing Street

Sky News pol ed Beth Rigby attempted to confront minister James Murray with boom mic & is then prevented from interviewing him by own wiring set up. At one point Rigby mournfully pointed out that she had spilled two cups of coffee all over the floor. Not to mention the wiring…

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Express Politics12 May 2026

'Carnage' as Labour civil war causes chaos for UK economy - 'worst since 1998'

Traders have reacted to political instability and renewed global uncertainty linked to the escalating conflict involving Iran.

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The Guardian Politics12 May 2026

Farage faces questions over failure to declare use of donor’s helicopter

Reform UK leader has used the helicopter to attend rallies across the country, most recently on Friday Nigel Farage is facing questions about why he did not declare his use of a donor’s helicopter to travel around Britain for rallies. The helicopter, which was used by Farage as recently as Friday after local elections across Britain, is the property of a company owned by Lorenzo Zaccheo, a businessman who gave Reform £25,000 last year. Continue reading...

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Express Politics12 May 2026

Keir Starmer is incapable of confronting reality – nobody believes him anymore

The real danger facing Britain isn't just Sir Keir Starmer.

Express Politics12 May 2026

Rachel Reeves pulls out of major City event to avoid economic meltdown amid Labour chaos

The Express exclusively revealed that the Chancellor backed out of the event on Tuesday morning.

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BBC Politics12 May 2026

UK borrowing costs jump amid uncertainty over PM's future

The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

The Guardian Politics12 May 2026

Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations

Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition fees UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Significant gaps remain in negotiations on the reset in relations between the UK and the EU despite Keir Starmer’s latest pledge to put Britain “at the heart of Europe” after last week’s election drubbing. The UK wants to limit the number of young people from the EU who come into the country as part of a post-Brexit yo

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BBC Politics12 May 2026

Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party

Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party

BBC Politics12 May 2026

Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party

Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party