Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months. ...
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Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for itChris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it
There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister. ...
Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with IsraelHezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them. ...
Higher Europe air fares inevitable, says industry headHigher Europe air fares inevitable, says industry head
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss. ...
Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC over tax affairsAngela Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC over tax affairs
Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty. ...
Starmer warns leadership contest would ‘plunge us into chaos’ in pleas to ministers and MPsStarmer warns leadership contest would ‘plunge us into chaos’ in pleas to ministers and MPs
Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge potentially as early as Thursday. ...
Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protestsMet Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests
It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march. ...
Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaireFarage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire. ...
Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry’s overdose deathDrug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry’s overdose death
The drug counsellor was one of five people accused of supplying ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction. ...
Watch: What next after the King’s Speech?Watch: What next after the King’s Speech?
BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King’s Speech. ...