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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

Deluded Starmer can lie to himself all he likes - his shameful stubbornness is hurting UK

Sir Keir Starmer says staying on is about duty and service - but his shameful stubbornness is hurting the country and he should do the honourable thing.

The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026

‘I’m not going away,’ says Keir Starmer despite defence secretary’s exit

PM promises to fight any leadership challenge, saying any successor would face same problems as him UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has said he knows he has to “turn things around” after a series of crises culminating in the resignation of John Healey, the defence secretary, but warned that any successor would face the same set of difficult decisions. In an interview with the BBC after Healey’s departure in a row over defence spending, Starmer promised again to fight any leaders

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Guido Fawkes12 Jun 2026

Labour MPs in Civil War Over Another Assisted Suicide Bill

The PLP risks being plunged into further open warfare over whether there should be a new attempt to legalise assisted suicide in the UK. The issue and its voluminous legislation tore the PLP apart in an endless battle during the last session… Now it looks like Labour MPs are set to conclude it’s too much…

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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

Nigel Farage issues stark warning as Keir Starmer engulfed in yet another crisis

Reform UK leader speaks out as embattled Prime Minister is engulfed in defence row.

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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

Six times Donald Trump 'fell asleep' in public, from the Oval Office to Buckingham Palace

President Donald Trump, who turns 80 on June 14, has been repeatedly spotted apparently dozing off in public, including while meeting the late Queen

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The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026

Reeves grudgingly resorts to departmental salami slicing to fund UK defence budget

Starmer shows no will to pursue the main options for rising commitments: spending cuts, tax rises or borrowing UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates When Keir Starmer wanted to promise Donald Trump that the UK would increase defence spending, he decided to fund it by slashing the UK’s aid budget – losing a cabinet minister, Anneliese Dodds, in the process. This time around, with John Healey’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) demanding an additional £18.5bn over four years

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BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister

Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday.

Express Politics12 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves has wrecked Keir Starmer's slim hopes of surviving as prime minister

Britain needs a world class military but John Healey quit rather than pretend the cash the Chancellor put on the table is enough to keep the country safe

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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

Desperate Starmer vows to cling on as PM as he issues clear challenge to Andy Burnham

The Prime Minister broke his silence following the bombshell resignation of his defence secretary

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BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Starmer 'not going to walk away' from leadership

The prime minister tells the BBC's Chris Mason it is his "duty" to carry on as prime minister

Sky News Politics12 Jun 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies apology was about alleged abuse

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed he apologised to an alleged abuse victim, but denied it was because of any offences committed against her.