British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure after poor local election results triggered fresh uncertainty within the ruling Labour Party and intensified speculation over his leadership future. Labour’s disappointing performance in recent local elections has sparked internal criticism, less than two years after Starmer led the party to a strong national victory […]
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Pressure mounts on Starmer after Labour losses
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure after Labour suffered major setbacks in recent local and regional elections, prompting growing calls within his party for him to consider stepping aside. According to reports, senior cabinet members including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Foreign Secretary David Lammy have urged Starmer to consider setting […]
Starmer vows to stay on after Labour losses in UK elections
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to remain in office and continue pursuing his reform agenda after Labour suffered significant setbacks in local and devolved elections across the United Kingdom (UK). The results, announced following voting in England, Scotland and Wales, showed a sharp decline in support for Labour just two years after the […]
Greens win shock by-election victory in Labour stronghold
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a major political setback after the Green Party of England and Wales secured a surprise victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, a seat long considered a Labour stronghold. Read More: Rare win for Canada’s Greens in special election deals blow to Trudeau Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer won 40.7 per cent […]
Starmer rejects calls to resign amid Epstein linked scandal
LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday insisted he would not resign despite growing pressure over the government’s handling of a scandal linked to Jeffrey Epstein, after a senior ally publicly called on him to step down. Speaking to Labour MPs at a closed-door meeting, Starmer said he would not “walk away” from his […]
Peter Mandelson quits Labour Party amid renewed Epstein links
Former British government minister Peter Mandelson has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party following fresh media reports linking him to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to reports on Sunday. Read More: UK Labour party meets after bumpy return to power Mandelson, a senior Labour figure who played a key role in the party’s rise […]
Starmer insists Labour remains ‘united’
LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday dismissed reports of an internal plot to oust him, insisting he leads a “united team” despite growing speculation of divisions within his government ahead of a crucial budget announcement later this month. Speaking in parliament, Starmer said his cabinet was focused on “rebuilding the country,” brushing aside […]
MP Cruddas asks UK govt to press Israel to end injustice against Palestinians
LONDON – British lawmaker Jonathan Cruddas, a senior member of the Labour Party, has asked the UK government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to press Israel’s administration to end violations and injustices against Palestinians in the Middle East region. He said that the UK government cannot be a ‘passive observer when it comes to […]
May says Brexit deal defeat could topple UK government
Prime Minister Theresa May warned on Sunday that parliament’s rejection of her Brexit deal could leave Britain in the European Union and bring the opposition Labour Party to power. The embattled leader’s message came with her government fearing a heavy defeat on Tuesday of the draft withdrawal agreement she signed with Brussels last month. Media […]