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Politics LIVE: Top civil servant faces major grilling over Mandelson vetting scandal

Cabinet Office permanent secretary Cat Little at Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Lord Mandelson.

The Starmer question

Behind the calls for his resignation lies a quieter hope for some Tories that Sir Keir Starmer limps on, dragging Labour down with him. The post The Starmer question appeared first on Conservative Home.

Mapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for Labour

All signs point to a record-low performance for Labour in May in what will be a moment of high jeopardy for Keir Starmer Labour is on track for its worst local election performance, data analysed by the Guardian shows, in a blow that will pile further pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership. Barring a drastic change in fortunes, Labour’s vote-share could fall to historic lows across elections for councils in England and devolved parliaments in Wales and Scotland on 7 May, with big gains for Reform

John Oxley: My vote in the local elections won’t count, but it could be so different

Our electoral system means that perhaps two-thirds of the electorate could find themselves shut out, and there is no opposition to speak of. The post John Oxley: My vote in the local elections won’t count, but it could be so different appeared first on Conservative Home.

Furious MPs demand Starmer faces the same sleaze inquiry that ended Boris

The first Labour MP demands he quits and cabinet ministers turn on him over Mandelson, while the oppisition calls for him to face a parliamentary inquiry

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

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Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

Labour MPs are increasingly restless – but aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

Labour MPs are increasingly restless – but aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

Nigel Farage makes nightmare prediction for Keir Starmer as he names date PM to be ousted

Reform UK leader believes embattled PM will be forced out of 10 Downing Street as he clings to power ahead of the local elections