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Express Politics10 May 2026

Wes Streeting has told Keir Starmer he's ready to be the next Prime Minister

The Health Secretary says he will stand if Sir Keir is ousted

The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Thousands attend rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street

Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’ Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday to protest an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and violence, as senior politicians and interfaith leaders called for unity. The Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, drew thousands of people to Whitehall, as Conservative and Liberal Democrat party

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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.

The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Britain’s visceral dislike of Keir Starmer illuminates a problem for his successor | Samuel Earle

There are many good reasons to not like the prime minister. But ours is an age in which hatred is a remarkably popular currency – leaders need a strategy for countering it It might be that Keir Starmer, not known for his rhetorical skills, expresses himself most clearly through his furrowed brow. It has a way of telling the public that none of this is easy and that difficult decisions must be made. It says that although Starmer wishes it were otherwise, things will get worse before they get bett

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.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth willing to 'take the fight' to Keir Starmer

The Plaid leader says he will "call out" the UK government, if that is needed, as first minister.

BBC Politics10 May 2026

Plaid members belt out anthem on Senedd steps

The party held a rally on Saturday and spontaneously belted out the Welsh national anthem.

Express Politics10 May 2026

Nicola Sturgeon names PM she 'liked best' but had 'zero respect' for another

Nicola Sturgeon served as Scottish First Minister and SNP leader from 2014 to 2023.

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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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

What’s behind surge in support for Reform and Greens across England? Five key takeaways

Significant gains this week lay bare an increasingly fragmented political system Full results from England, Scotland and Wales Local elections have fundamentally reshaped the political landscape in England. Labour suffered heavy losses, losing ground to the Green party and Reform UK, while the Conservatives also sustained significant losses to Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats. Reform and the Green party made significant gains, in results that laid bare an increasingly fragmented political s

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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Don’t let Farage and Reform divide us, Labour’s Sarwar urges Holyrood leaders

Scottish Labour leader says he aims to hold SNP to account after his party tied for second with Reform in elections UK politics live – latest updates The Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, has warned other Scottish political leaders not to spend the next Holyrood parliament “shouting about Nigel Farage”, saying his job is to ensure there is a credible opposition at Holyrood “that holds the SNP’s feet to the fire”. While the Scottish National party won a fifth successive Holyrood victory and

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