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The Guardian Politics14 May 2026

Nigel Farage bought £1.4m property shortly after receiving £5m gift

Revelation comes as Reform UK leader faces parliamentary investigation into money received from crypto billionaire UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage bought a £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from the crypto billionaire, Christopher Harborne. The revelation comes after parliament’s standards watchdog confirmed separately that the Reform UK leader was facing a formal investigation over the gift from the Thai-based businessman. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics14 May 2026

‘Is he getting rid of Starmer?’ Profile boost for Streeting in Ilford North seat

Despite slim majority of 528, many constituents of potential Labour leadership candidate seem rather fond of him Wes Streeting’s potential leadership bid has been the subject of mockery from figures within Labour – and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s slapdown of the former health secretary in the Commons on Wednesday went viral on social media. However, in Streeting’s parliamentary seat of Ilford North, his constituents seem rather fond of him and pleased with the prospect that their MP coul

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Express Politics14 May 2026

Starmer's Brexit betrayal set to backfire as EU tries to bully PM to scrap red lines

Ten years after voting to leave the EU, Britain faces a fresh threat from the bloc.

Guido Fawkes14 May 2026

Stalking Horse Catherine West: Starmer Has ‘Excellent Credentials’ and Should Defend Leadership in Contest

Catherine West – who kicked off the Rickety Coup by collecting MP names and demanding a leadership contest – on The World at One has suggested she would vote for Keir Starmer in a leadership contest: “What I would like to see is the honest conversation and people coming forward, including the Prime Minister if…

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Express Politics14 May 2026

Keir Starmer's manifesto blasted Tory 'chaos' 38 times - look how that turned out!

Labour made ending Conservative 'chaos' the defining pledge of its landslide-winning campaign but the party is now in turmoil as Sir Keir Starmer clings on

BBC Politics14 May 2026

Angela Rayner settles tax bill with HMRC

Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

Express Politics14 May 2026

Wes Streeting resigns and blasts Starmer's 'mistakes' and lack of vision

The health secretary has resign from government to trigger a leadership election.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary - his letter in full

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from government.

Express Politics14 May 2026

Wes Streeting's damning resignation letter to Keir Starmer in full - 'drift and vacumn'

This is the letter ex-Health Secretary Wes Streeting sent to Sir Keir Starmer as Labour's leadership crisis exploded

BBC Politics14 May 2026

Reform loses control of county council

Green councillor Matt Jenkins is the new council leader of Worcestershire County Council.

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The Guardian Politics14 May 2026

Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign

Streeting, who is on the party’s right, had long been rumoured to be gathering support for tilt at leadership Wes Streeting has quit the cabinet as health secretary and called on Keir Starmer to resign. Streeting, who is on the party’s right, has long been gathering support for a challenge and has spent the week gathering names of MPs for his nomination. Continue reading...

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