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Express Politics11 May 2026

Starmer's final Brexit betrayal? Today PM will vow to put Britain 'at the heart of Europe'

Sir Keir Starmer will vow to put Britain "at the heart of Europe" in a make-or-break reset speech on Monday as more than 40 Labour MPs demand his resignation.

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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.

Conservative Home11 May 2026

David Gauke: Cannons to the right of them, cannons to the left – Labour’s dilemma is also that of the Tories

The strategic challenge for the Tories is that it has been losing support to both its right and left.  Move decisively to the right and more votes get lost to left-wing parties, move decisively to the left and watch Reform steal the Tories’ lunch. The post David Gauke: Cannons to the right of them, cannons to the left – Labour’s dilemma is also that of the Tories appeared first on Conservative Home.

Conservative Home11 May 2026

Mel Stride: It’s back to work – not just the job of Opposition but our plans for backing work itself

There is a long way to go to the next General Election. Seriousness, clarity and conviction. That is our path back. We must show the public we understand the challenges that they and the country are facing, and that we are doing the deep thinking to deliver it. The post Mel Stride: It’s back to work – not just the job of Opposition but our plans for backing work itself appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home11 May 2026

Nicholas Boys Smith: Five ideas for new councillors

Here are some policies for homes, trams and high streets, street scars and street trees. The post Nicholas Boys Smith: Five ideas for new councillors appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics11 May 2026

Wales has been hit by a political earthquake – and the UK government is in a very tricky position | Will Hayward

If Starmer’s Labour refuses to concede more powers to Plaid Cymru, the triumphant independence party, it will only accelerate its own decline On Saturday, I stood on the steps outside the Senedd, listening to the leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, take questions from the media. It was one of those rare moments of almost feeling history being made. As one of the other journalists said to me: “I have never seen a political event like this in Wales.” A crowd of Plaid supporters had gathered t

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The Guardian Politics11 May 2026

Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains

Members of minority communities in Birmingham and elsewhere fear results could lead to rise in hostile rhetoric Conceding defeat at the election count at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday, the outgoing Labour leader of the city council, John Cotton, made a plea. “What I would encourage the next administration in this city to do, whatever form that administration takes, is that it ensures it champions the diversity of this city,” he said. Labour’s 14-year rule of the local authority had come t

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The Guardian Politics11 May 2026

‘London is a case study in hope’: Sadiq Khan on 10 years as mayor

London mayor talks up coalition-building, highlights his environmental record, and worries national Labour party is on the wrong track When Sadiq Khan was first elected as mayor of London 10 years ago, Barack Obama was US president, the UK was still in the European Union and Leicester City had just been crowned the unlikely champions of the English Premier League. In the intervening decade, Donald Trump has gone from reality TV star to two-time US president, the UK has had six different prime mi

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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.

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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.

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Sky News Politics10 May 2026

How many Labour MPs are calling on PM to go - and who are they?

After Labour lost almost 1,500 councillors in England - as well as control of the Welsh Senedd for the first time - Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure.

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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.