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What UK voters can learn from the Irish gay-rights movement on how to avert a Farage nightmare
If it seems insane that a man of Farage’s low calibre might lead the world’s fifth largest economy, it would be on trend for recen…
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Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – as it happened
PM said to be reflecting on ‘political realities’, as president Trump joins in criticism of his leadership saying he has ‘failed b…
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Transition timetable: what a Starmer autumn handover could look like
New leader could be chosen unchallenged or after a quick contest while outgoing PM has time to finalise his legacy If the predicti…
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Chris Mason on the draining of the PM's authority
Watch analysis from BBC political editor Chris Mason.
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Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts
It comes as US President Donald Trump says on social media that the PM will resign, in a further blow to the Labour leader.
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Stephen Lillie on the consequences of Andy Burnham’s byelection win in Makerfield – cartoon
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Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation
Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of M…
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Vance hopes US, Iran can turn the page at ‘historic’ talks
"The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together?"
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Badenoch attacks Farage over £5m gift and rules out Tory-Reform pact
Conservative leader says Reform UK’s poor showing in this week’s byelections leaves idea of deal ‘stone-dead’ UK politics live – l…
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As Starmer eyes the exit, here’s a vital lesson for Andy Burnham: first impressions are everything | Polly Toynbee
If the Makerfield MP is to be our next PM, he needs some immediate and memorable cost of living policies to avoid his predecessor’…
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Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on Monday
Business secretary says Starmer is reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid overwhelming pressure from MPs Keir Starmer is expecte…
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From defiance to acceptance: five quotes that chart Starmer’s downfall
In just 48 hours, the PM has felt the weight of political gravity and shifted from initial adamance he would fight on Rapid change…
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Renew urges Metsola to investigate ECR MEPs over alleged racist remarks
Parliament president faces calls to impose disciplinary measure
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People voted for me in spite of Starmer, says Jess Phillips
The Labour MP says the prime minister would be the "first to admit" her constituents did not vote for him.
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The business secretary knows about jobs, and seems pretty sure Keir is out of one | John Crace
Doing the rounds of the Sunday studios, Peter Kyle sounded like someone who knew it would all be over come Monday UK politics – li…
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Signs grow that Starmer will resign as government mood shifts
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure.
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Burnham must be upfront about tax or risk spooking the bond markets | Heather Stewart
Victory in Makerfield is propelling him towards No 10 but investors expect to know how he will fund his promises Burnham allies co…
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Young men caught up in extremism ‘in search for belonging’, says UK youth violence campaigner
Jacob Dunne condemns Farage’s call for ‘pure cold rage’ but says underlying causes of volatile behaviour must be acknowledged When…
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The day I heard MEPs cry “Send Them Back” — and felt the ground move beneath me
The triggers I thought were filed away — in my mind, in my chest, in the way I now glance at strangers on the U-Bahn — rose at onc…
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'Uncertainty costs us', says former top civil servant
Former top civil servant Simon Case says uncertainty over the country's leadership costs it money.
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What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?
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Iran says Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon
Fresh clashes test US-Iran agreement to end fighting
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Court bans Spanish PM’s wife from leaving country
The case is one of several corruption affairs to embroil the Socialist leader’s family and former allies
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Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.