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WATCH: Labour MP Shouts “Not Now Andy!” as Black Rod Knocks on Commons Door

Hat-tip to Labour’s Torcuil Crichton…

READ IN FULL: King’s Speech Bills & Briefing

The full briefing document here with all bills. It may end up being be the shortest run of a legislative agenda ever…

LIVE: King’s Speech at State Opening of Parliament

Streeting ‘Preparing to Resign Tomorrow’

Minutes before the King’s speech begins and during State Opening proceedings the Times reports: Wes Streeting has directly told allies he is ready to challenge Starmer tomorrow. Discussions already underway to prepare MPs to sign Wes Streeting’s nomination papers Allies dismiss claims from the Starmer camp that he’s “bottled it.” His spokesman said: “Wes is…

DESNZ Makes “Zero Apologies” for Splashing Nearly £30,000 on Climate Minister’s Hiking Trip

DESNZ says it makes “zero apologies” for splashing almost £30,000 of taxpayers’ cash to send Labour’s Climate Minister Katie White to South America on a hiking trip, as reported on these pixels yesterday. A spokesman told Guido: “We make zero apologies for working with countries to tackle the climate crisis – the biggest long-term threat Britain…

LIVE: State Opening of Parliament

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Ex-Minister Josh Simons Rejected Burnham’s Request for His Seat

Team Burnham have been hit with rejection along their search for a seat for the King of the North. It’s never as easy as they make out… Guido hears that Burnham’s operation approached former minister Josh Simons to ask for him to give up his Makerfield seat. They got hit with a flat no… Burnham…

POLL: Reform Extends Lead to Nine Points Over Labour

New polling from More in Common – the first from the pollster since the locals – has a nine point lead for Reform. 3,070 adults, with fieldwork from 9-12 May. Changes from 4 May. As the rickety coup continues…

Streeting Has Rapid Meeting With Starmer Before King’s Speech

Streeting was in and out of No10 in 16 minutes for his meeting with Starmer before the King’s speech. Barely enough time for a coffee… There is some bemusement among government sources that this Wes-Starmer meeting was briefed as an explosive showdown summit when the coup-blocking King’s Speech is on the same day. No action…

Eleven Labour-Backing Unions Predict Starmer Will Quit Before Next Election

Eleven Labour-affiliated unions – including GMB, Unite, and Unison – are expected to release a statement today saying the government “cannot continue on its current path” and predicting Starmer will have to resign before the next general election. Dialling up the pressure… According to the Guardian, the statement will be released “at some point” later…

EXC: Taxpayer Coughs Up Almost £30,000 for Climate Minister to Go on a Hike in Chile

The British taxpayer spent almost £30,000 sending Labour’s Climate Minister to South America, where she enjoyed a full-day hike. Enjoy the jollies while you can… Katie White went to Chile and Argentina at the end of March. Guido’s FOI Unit has obtained the full itinerary and costs from the government… The minister, her private secretary,…

Fourth Minister Resigns From Government

A fourth minister has called for Starmer to resign. Zubir Ahmed was Health Innovation and Safety minister under Wes Streeting: “Dear Prime Minister, It is with a heavy heart that I write to you to resign from your government as Health Innovation and Safety Minister. It has been the honour of my life to bring…