BBC Politics
Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet
Labour MP Catherine West has issued an ultimatum to senior party figures: step up to challenge Keir Starmer by Monday or she will move to trigger a leadership contest herself. The warning signals growing frustration within Labour ranks, with a backbencher willing to force the issue if cabinet heavyweights continue to hold back. Whether a credible challenger emerges could define the party's direction in the weeks ahead.
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Plaid Cymru leader says he hopes to be made first minister as early as Tuesday
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is pushing to be confirmed as Welsh First Minister as early as Tuesday following his party's landmark Senedd election victory over Labour. Though Plaid fell short of an outright majority, ap Iorwerth is betting on cross-party support to back his programme for government. The result marks a seismic shift in Welsh politics, ending Labour's long dominance of the Senedd.
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Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in King’s speech
The UK government is set to announce the full nationalisation of British Steel in the King's Speech, cementing state control over the country's last remaining blast furnaces. The move follows emergency intervention last April when ministers stepped in to prevent Chinese owner Jingye from shutting down the Scunthorpe plant, which employs 3,500 workers. Dedicated legislation is being drafted to put the takeover on a permanent legal footing and secure the long-term future of domestic steel production.
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Starmer faces perilous 24 hours as Streeting said to be readying leadership bid
Keir Starmer's grip on Downing Street is slipping fast, with roughly 40 Labour MPs calling for his resignation following a bruising set of local election results. Allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting have signalled he is ready to enter a leadership race should Starmer's position collapse in the coming hours. A high-stakes speech laying out his vision for the country represents perhaps the prime minister's last chance to steady the ship.
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Election results at a glance
Reform UK surged to significant gains across England in Thursday's elections, marking a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape. Labour, meanwhile, faced a historic collapse in Wales — a region it has dominated for decades. The results signal mounting voter discontent with the established parties and a rising appetite for political disruption.
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