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Sky News Politics10 May 2026

In full: Angela Rayner's statement after devastating Labour election results

Our party has suffered a historic defeat. Many good Labour colleagues have lost their seats despite working hard for those they represented. We have lost good Labour administrations and lost the chance for more.

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The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Starmer faces perilous 24 hours as Streeting preparing for leadership bid

Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call for him to quit UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is facing a perilous 24 hours as allies of Wes Streeting said he was prepared to bid for the leadership if the prime minister’s premiership falls apart this week. Starmer was hoping to save his job with a speech that sets out his vision for turning the country around on Monday, after a disastrous set of local election results in which the par

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Express Politics10 May 2026

Wes Streeting has told Keir Starmer he's ready to be the next Prime Minister

The Health Secretary says he will stand if Sir Keir is ousted

The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Thousands attend rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street

Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’ Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday to protest an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and violence, as senior politicians and interfaith leaders called for unity. The Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, drew thousands of people to Whitehall, as Conservative and Liberal Democrat party

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Labour MP challenges ministers to move against Starmer

Catherine West threatens to challenge Keir Starmer herself, as minister Bridget Phillipson backs the embattled PM.

The Guardian Politics10 May 2026

Britain’s visceral dislike of Keir Starmer illuminates a problem for his successor | Samuel Earle

There are many good reasons to not like the prime minister. But ours is an age in which hatred is a remarkably popular currency – leaders need a strategy for countering it It might be that Keir Starmer, not known for his rhetorical skills, expresses himself most clearly through his furrowed brow. It has a way of telling the public that none of this is easy and that difficult decisions must be made. It says that although Starmer wishes it were otherwise, things will get worse before they get bett

BBC Politics10 May 2026

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth willing to 'take the fight' to Keir Starmer

The Plaid leader says he will "call out" the UK government, if that is needed, as first minister.

BBC Politics10 May 2026

Plaid members belt out anthem on Senedd steps

The party held a rally on Saturday and spontaneously belted out the Welsh national anthem.

Express Politics10 May 2026

Nicola Sturgeon names PM she 'liked best' but had 'zero respect' for another

Nicola Sturgeon served as Scottish First Minister and SNP leader from 2014 to 2023.

BBC Politics10 May 2026

Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader

The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

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BBC Politics10 May 2026

Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader

The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

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