BBC Politics12 May 2026
How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?
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Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
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Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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BBC Politics12 May 2026
Watch: 'Have you asked the PM to step down?'
Several ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the PM's future after leaving a cabinet meeting.
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The Guardian Politics12 May 2026
Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth voted first minister of Wales
Appointment confirmed by plenary vote in Senedd after party ended 100 years of Labour rule in last week’s election Rhun ap Iorwerth has been voted first minister of Wales after Plaid Cymru’s Senedd electoral victory ended 100 years of Labour hegemony and held off Reform UK. Ap Iorwerth was confirmed after a plenary vote on Tuesday with the support of the 43 Senedd members of his party and two Greens. Continue reading...
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Sky News Politics12 May 2026
Starmer's crisis in data - the charts that tell us why the prime minister is facing calls to resign
Labour's disastrous recent local election results may end up being the final blow to Sir Keir Starmer's premiership – but his problems didn't start there.
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BBC Politics12 May 2026
Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now
The prime minister told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.
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Guido Fawkes12 May 2026
How Guido Blew Up ‘The Quiet Era’ of Politics
01 Rachel Reeves’ “Bank Economist” Myth Busted 02 Chancellor Caught Changing LinkedIn CV After ‘Economist’ Myth Exposed 03 Business Secretary’s CV Inflation Exposed 04 Starmer’s Chagos Lawyer Best Mate: “China Complies With 99.9% of International Law” 05 EXC: Security Panic as Mauritius and India Establish Satellite Tracking Station on Chagos After Starmer’s Deal 06 EXC:…
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The Guardian Politics12 May 2026
The runners, the riders, the dead horses being flogged. Do you bet on this Labour chaos – or just enjoy the comedy? | Marina Hyde
Only on Sunday, Starmer was talking about his 2029 manifesto. If a week is a long time in politics, this one already feels longer A masterpiece new entry for the dictionary of political quotes, as a Labour MP told the Guardian yesterday of the party’s leadership options: “We have to face up to the fact that every single one of them is fucking useless.” Anyway, come on in and experience chaosmaxxing with the governing party! Let’s take a look at the runners, riders, loose horses and horse traders
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Express Politics12 May 2026
Zack Polanski's sneaky council tax confession exposes his true character
Zack Polanski sneakily buried his houseboat council tax confession amid Labour's Westminster chaos - exposing the Green leader's true hypocrisy.
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Conservative Home12 May 2026
Maurisa Coleman: Kemi has started the renewal now local Conservatives need to lace up their boots
Too many local associations still behave as though visibility during election season is enough. Too many councillors still rely on outdated political assumptions in an environment that no longer rewards complacency. And too many local structures continue to confuse survival with renewal. The post Maurisa Coleman: Kemi has started the renewal now local Conservatives need to lace up their boots appeared first on Conservative Home.
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Guido Fawkes12 May 2026
Twitter B*tch Fight of the Week: Shipman vs Stadlen
Another Twitter Bitch Fight for the ages. Ring the bell, it’s time for Stadlen versus Shippers… Matthew Stadlen (@MatthewStadlen, 7:54 PM · May 11, 2026) – The media feeding frenzy today – in particular – has been a disgrace. Egging on Labour MPs in some sort of bid for chaos/excitement/column inches/podcast stats. This isn’t a…
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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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