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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

Blow to Keir Starmer as ‘half of Brits think he should step down as PM’

The Prime Minister has insisted he can win the next general election - but over 60% of Britons disagree.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership

This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Quickfire questions with Jane Dodds

Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Quickfire questions with Rhun ap Iorwerth

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Quickfire questions with Eluned Morgan

Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan answers quickfire questions ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Quickfire questions with Darren Millar

Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.

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BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Quickfire questions with Anthony Slaughter

Wales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election.

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Guido Fawkes26 Apr 2026

Darren Jones: Starmer Has “No Case to Answer” on Mandelson Vetting

Darren Jones on BBC Sunday Morning with Laura Kuennsberg, responding to calls for a privileges committee probe into Starmer’s appointment of Mandelson: “You have to remember, what are these privileges committees about? The last time it was used was when Boris Johnson told the House of Commons there were no parties in Downing Street. It…

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

Lonely at the top: who are Keir Starmer’s allies as daunting May elections loom?

Prime minister has shed trusted staffers but can still turn to many genuine friends in and out of government UK politics live – latest updates Given that the signs of an embattled premiership are all around – defensive-sounding interviews insisting he will be in post at the next election; a rush of stories about supposed cabinet plotting – now, more than ever, Keir Starmer needs real allies. And here, at least, there is something to feel positive about. If you talk to most Labour MPs, Starmer

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

Keir Starmer vows to lead Labour into next general election after bruising week

Prime minister says his job is not at risk over Mandelson vetting as allies back him against claims of wrongdoing Keir Starmer has said he will lead Labour into the next general election as his Downing Street allies denied claims of any wrongdoing over the appointment and vetting of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, told Sky News’s Trevor Phillips on Sunday show that “no wrongdoing by the prime minister has been proven in relation to Lord

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The Guardian Politics26 Apr 2026

Voters contend with ‘grotesque’ leaflets and ‘dodgy’ data in English elections

Exclusive: Investigation into campaigning materials for local polls in May challenges tactical voting claims Election leaflets are providing “grotesque” information about how to vote tactically in the May elections, using national polling data, “dodgy” bar charts and doorstep surveys to support claims about parties’ chances of winning. Leaflets distributed by local politicians across England are claiming that either only their party can win, or another party “can’t win here” when “there is no g

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Express Politics26 Apr 2026

Labour will take 13 years to hit army reserves target as welfare spending trumps defence

Labour will take 13 years to meet its own pledge to boost the army reserves, as Starmer is accused of putting welfare spending ahead of defence.

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