Guardian UK Politics
Two-thirds of EU citizens back UK rejoining bloc, survey finds
European public opinion has shifted decisively in favor of British re-entry into the EU, with two-thirds of citizens across 15 member states backing the UK's return — a striking figure that extends even to voters of far-right and Eurosceptic parties. On the British side, a majority now say Brexit has damaged the issues they care about most and express openness to closer ties, including measures like free movement once considered politically untouchable. The findings, released on the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, signal a meaningful softening on both sides of the Channel that could reshape the political calculus around UK-EU relations.
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The business secretary knows about jobs, and seems pretty sure Keir is out of one | John Crace
Peter Kyle's Sunday media appearances carried the unmistakable air of a man preparing for a leadership transition, with the Business Secretary speaking in careful, distancing tones that suggested Starmer's resignation was a matter of when, not if. The Prime Minister, who had spent Friday projecting defiant continuity, appeared to have spent the weekend confronting a reality his closest allies had already accepted. For a government that came to power promising stability, the speed of the unraveling will sting.
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Signs grow that Starmer will set out timetable to resign as mood in government shifts
Pressure is mounting on Keir Starmer to announce a departure date, with senior figures inside government signalling a shift in the political mood around his leadership. BBC reporters with Whitehall sources suggest the speculation is no longer fringe conjecture but is gaining serious traction at the heart of power. If confirmed, a timetable for his exit would trigger an immediate scramble over the Labour Party's next chapter.
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Starmer expected to resign on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – UK politics live
Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday, with a growing number of Labour MPs rallying behind Andy Burnham as his successor. The anticipated departure marks a significant turning point for a party that swept to power in 2024 after years of Conservative instability. Senior figures are already urging Labour to avoid the internal chaos that defined the Tory years and ultimately cost them government.
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Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on Monday
Keir Starmer is set to announce his resignation as prime minister on Monday, succumbing to mounting pressure from Labour MPs who have rallied behind Andy Burnham as his successor. The move marks a dramatic reversal for Starmer, whose allies had previously insisted he would resist any leadership challenge. Burnham's return to Westminster via the Makerfield by-election appears to have been the decisive turning point.
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