Articles tagged with "UK Labour Party"

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Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM

An announcement on his senior cabinet appointments is also expected on Monday with all eyes on who will replace Rachel Reeves as finance minister.

3 DAYS AGO

Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' to become UK PM

His elevation to the top job follows a successful nine-year stint as Greater Manchester mayor, during which Burnham transformed himself from former government minister to political outsider.

6 DAYS AGO

Starmer will be 'part of' any leadership race: British deputy PM

This comes after popular northern mayor Andy Burnham, who is standing in a key by-election this month, says he will participate in any leadership race, although none has yet been triggered.

June 7, 2026

Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting (L) listens as Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech on a plan to reduce NHS waiting times, during a visit to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) in Epsom, south-west of Lon

UK health minister quits amid leadership challenge to Prime Minister Starmer

Resignation adds to pressure within the Labour Party as internal divisions deepen, with senior figures questioning leadership direction following recent political setbacks and growing uncertainty over party unity and stability.

May 14, 2026

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and his wife Victoria Starmer (R) leave after casting their votes at a polling station in Westminster Chapel, central London on May 7, 2026, as polls open for local elections. (AFP)

Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting calls to resign after heavy Labour election losses, with more than 60 MPs demanding new leadership as he vows to restore public trust and warns Britain risked heading down a 'dark path'.

May 11, 2026

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks during a visit to the Kenton district of London on April 23, 2026. (AFP)

UK PM Starmer faces possible parliament inquiry over Mandelson

British lawmakers debated launching a probe into Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the controversial Peter Mandelson appointment, amid claims he misled the British Parliament and bypassed proper vetting.

April 28, 2026

UK ministers back Starmer amid fresh calls to quit

Technology minister Liz Kendall says Starmer shall remain in his job because he has 'made the right call' on big issues, such as building closer relations with the European Union and limiting Britain's involvement in the Iran war.

April 19, 2026