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The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.

The Prime Minister has opted not to dismantle a housing program initiated under Sir Keir Starmer, which primarily relies on housing associations for council homes.

Andy Burnham has declined to commit to raising UK defence spending by 2030, contrasting with Sir Keir Starmer's previous pledges for increases by 2035 and in the next parliament.

He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.

The BBC's Nick Eardley looks at what might be next for Sir Keir Starmer as he signs off his final PMQs.

Pubs across the UK are permitted to stay open until 5 AM for the England vs Mexico football match, with Sir Keir Starmer confirming the extended hours.

An investigation has concluded that no evidence of wrongdoing was found concerning UK minister Thomas-Symonds following a review of his text exchanges, as he remains loyal to Sir Keir Starmer.

The proposed Hillsborough Law, which some believe could be Sir Keir Starmer's legacy, has been delayed in Parliament due to a dispute over an opt-out for security services.

BBC Verify has published an analysis of Sir Keir Starmer's record in government across six key areas since he took office in July 2024.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister, stating he will remain in office until his successor is chosen. The decision follows less than two years after he won a significant majority in the 2024 general election, with Welsh and Scottish Labour leaders reacting to the news and a look back at his premiership and previous PM resignations over the last decade.

Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out of his position less than two years after securing a large majority in the 2024 general election, with his 'Mr Rules' approach failing to connect with the public.

With Andy Burnham’s return to frontline politics, Nigel Farage’s Reform threat and Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership all under scrutiny, chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your questions and offer his insight from Westminster

A prominent Labour MP and close associate of Sir Keir Starmer has been appointed a Dame in the King’s Birthday Honours. The list also includes knighthoods for two former senior Conservative figures and political diarist Chris Mullin.

Some Labour MPs are reportedly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to step down following recent poor election results, with criticism that the party is not learning from the Conservatives' past experiences with leadership changes.

Former health secretary Wes Streeting has proposed a National Insurance cut and North Sea drilling, signaling a divergence from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Sir Keir Starmer continues to face pressure from ministers and industry figures to reconsider his stance on North Sea drilling, despite his previous arguments that new drilling would not impact domestic prices.

In her first interview since resigning, Jess Phillips characterized Sir Keir Starmer as having the “resilience of a cockroach in a nuclear war.”

Sir Keir Starmer has declared his intention to fight on as Labour leader, despite facing continued pressure from within his party to resign.

Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

A court heard that Sir Keir Starmer's sister-in-law was left 'scared' after an arson attack on her home. Three individuals are accused of targeting properties and a car linked to the Labour leader.

A court has heard that a man allegedly offered money to Ukrainians to carry out arson attacks on properties in north London linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism from a theft-hit shopkeeper regarding his pledge for 'tougher punishment' against shoplifters, despite claiming the tide could be turning.

Sir Keir Starmer admitted that his former spin doctor was considered for a top ambassador job, prompting Tory leader Kemi Badenoch to accuse him of cronyism and running an 'old boys' club.'

Some of the UK papers today follow Sir Keir Starmer shelving his Chagos Islands deal, and the historic Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan.

Figures reveal that less than one percent of phone theft cases in the UK result in a criminal charge, an issue highlighted after Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff had his government phone stolen.

Letters obtained by the BBC indicate public dissatisfaction with Sir Keir Starmer's behavior during Prime Minister's Questions, leading to calls for the Speaker to intervene.

The Metropolitan Police have published the 999 call transcript from Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, reporting that his phone was snatched in central London last October.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Saturday told President Nikos Christodoulides that Cyprus’ security is “fundamental” to the United Kingdom and reiterated that the country’s bases in Cyprus…

The United Kingdom’s Type 45 destroyer the HMS Dragon reached Gibraltar on Tuesday, crossing into the Mediterranean as it makes its way from the UK to Cyprus. The ship had set sail from Portsmouth last week, with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer having announced its deployment, alongside the deployment of two AW159 Wildcat helicopters, […]

The £937m investment will create about 850 new jobs, according to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday explained the perceived delays to his country’s deployment of the HMS Dragon Type 45 destroyer warship to Cyprus in the aftermath of the island…

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday night confirmed that his country’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus had been used as the launchpad for missions aimed at engaging and shooting…

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday insisted that the United Kingdom had not been left unprepared for the possibility of a conflict in the Middle East or attacks on its bases in Cyprus, despite an Iranian-made drone hitting the runway at the country’s Akrotiri air force base on the island on Monday. “For […]

The United States’ military “is not using Cyprus”, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said. Fielding a question in his country’s parliament from opposition party Liberal Democrat MP Al Pinkerton regarding Iranian revolutionary guard corps general Sardar Jabbari’s threats to fire missiles at Cyprus, he moved to stress that reports of a US military presence […]

Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level.

The Labour party anticipates a challenging by-election in the previously safe seat of Gorton and Denton, with Sir Keir Starmer's low personal poll ratings potentially impacting the outcome.

Sir Keir Starmer has endorsed a comprehensive list of Welsh railway projects, including the construction of seven new stations, as part of a broader £14 billion UK government funding commitment.

A watchdog has determined that Sir Keir Starmer made a misleading claim regarding defence spending, a claim also repeated by the Wales Office and the Ministry of Defence about an additional £270 billion.

An analysis describes British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's recent political struggles, likening his perceived decline to a 'landslide' and suggesting further challenges ahead for his leadership.

Andy Burnham is expected to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's Prime Minister on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race. He will face several challenges, including defence spending and housing, in his new role.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has apologised for the Labour Party's initial stance on the Gaza war, particularly its delay in calling for a ceasefire. His earlier call for a ceasefire in October 2023 had put him at odds with party leader Sir Keir Starmer.

In her first major speech since Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, Angela Rayner launched her bid to lead Andy Burnham's devolution revolution, stating Britain has been on the wrong path for too long.

Andy Burnham is being urged to adopt a tougher stance to help save Britain's economy. The advice suggests he needs to be more than just a polished version of Sir Keir Starmer.

Sir Keir Starmer is offering 'access talks' with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates, including Andy Burnham, to prepare them for potentially taking over as prime minister.

BBC Verify has examined Sir Keir Starmer's record in government across six key areas since he took office in July 2024.

Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out of his leadership role less than two years after leading his party to a significant majority in the 2024 general election.

Roy Hattersley, a prominent figure and former deputy leader of the Labour Party, has passed away at the age of 93. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute, calling him 'a giant of the Labour movement'.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to introduce 'device-level' content detection, including for nudity, as part of a new digital ID system. Critics suggest this move is a form of blackmail to push public acceptance of digital identification.

BBC's Chris Mason suggests that Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central point of criticism when evaluating his tenure at No10, continuing to inflict damage.

The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed his dismay, describing as 'appalling' a case where three teenage boys were spared custodial sentences after raping two girls.

The former health secretary delivered his resignation speech, stating he was 'full of rebellious hope' after quitting last week due to a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

This article explains the mechanisms by which Members of Parliament seeking to replace Sir Keir Starmer could trigger a Labour leadership contest.

Leading pollster Sir John Curtice has warned that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will inevitably be forced out of No 10, stating that the likelihood of him leading the party into the next election is "very low indeed."

Footage allegedly showing suspects setting fires at properties connected to Sir Keir Starmer has been presented to a jury.

Amid growing speculation among Labour MPs regarding his judgment and leadership, Sir Keir Starmer has asserted that the majority of his party's MPs support him.

Pressure continues to build on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after Lord Mandelson failed security vetting, with Starmer expressing his astonishment at not being informed of the issue.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer issued an unusually harsh statement, declaring he is 'fed up' with the effects of Donald Trump's actions in the Middle East on UK citizens.

Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly considering whether a 'good war' strategy can help him fend off leadership challenges within his party.

Letters obtained by the BBC reveal growing public dissatisfaction with Sir Keir Starmer's conduct at Prime Minister's Questions, prompting calls for the Speaker to intervene and ensure MPs' questions are answered directly.

Wes Streeting has questioned the police's decision to drop an inquiry into the phone theft involving Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff. McSweeney had previously quit his role over vetting concerns.

Toby Jugs depicting Sir Keir Starmer were the best-selling prime minister figurines in the Parliament shop in 2025, surpassing all others.

Former UK deputy PM, who is favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, hosted call with fund managers this month

Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

22 parents of 16 teenagers who took their own lives have written to Sir Keir Starmer questioning why he ducked the vote to ban social media for under-16s

The United Kingdom is “taking every measure” to protect Cyprus, the country’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Thursday, days after the British Akrotiri air force base on the island was hit by…

Addressing press in the Oval office earlier today, President Trump criticised Sir Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

The United Kingdom has confirmed there is no indication that the Cypriot public is being targeted, and that British travel advice for Cyprus remains unchanged, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer…

The results of the Gorton and Denton by-election and the fallout for Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour party dominate Saturday's papers.

A defeat for Labour at the Gorton and Denton by-election would likely pile the pressure back on Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has initiated an ethics investigation into a Labour cabinet office minister following allegations that a Labour think tank funded an inquiry into journalists.

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to abandon plans to delay 30 council elections after a legal challenge from Reform UK dominates Tuesday's papers. Additionally, Starmer has indicated plans to strengthen regulations on generative AI to combat the spread of harmful content, particularly sexual images.

Sir Chris Wormald has been forced out as the head of the Civil Service by 'mutual agreement' after months of negative media reports, prompting questions about the implications for Sir Keir Starmer's strategy.

Sir Keir Starmer's administration signals upcoming adjustments to living cost support measures, with major welfare decisions likely postponed until next year.

A watchdog has stated that Sir Keir Starmer made a misleading claim regarding defence spending, with the Wales Office and MoD also repeating the assertion that £270 billion more was being spent on defence.

Andy Burnham has not committed to Liz Kendall's demand for 3 percent defense spending, a contentious issue that has affected Sir Keir Starmer's final weeks in office amid public pressure to prioritize Britain’s military.

‘We’ve got our mojo back as a country’, Sir Keir Starmer insisted in his final interview as prime minister

A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.

An editorial criticizes Sir Keir Starmer for leaving a £4.7 billion shortfall in the Defence Investment Plan, creating a significant financial challenge for his successor, Andy Burnham.

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle reprimanded Members of Parliament for their language during the first Prime Minister's Questions following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation announcement.

BBC Verify has published an analysis of Sir Keir Starmer's record in government across six key areas since he took office in July 2024.

A comparison is drawn between Sir Keir Starmer's first speech outside Number 10 in 2024 and his resignation speech today, marking the end of his premiership.

Less than two years after winning a large majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out of his position as Prime Minister, with his 'Mr Rules' approach failing to connect with the public.

The UK government has announced a £132.5 million funding package for after-school clubs, coinciding with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's expected introduction of social media restrictions for individuals under 16 years old.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street, stating that Nowak deserves a legacy that extends beyond the tragedy he experienced.

A political analysis suggests that Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a significant point of criticism when evaluating his time at No10.

Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly facing pressure from some ministers and industry figures to rethink his approach to North Sea drilling amidst spiraling oil prices, despite his previous arguments that new drilling would not impact domestic prices.

A girl who was raped by boys and saw them spared jail time told the BBC that the judge's decision felt like a 'rock in my face', prompting Sir Keir Starmer to call for a review of the sentences.

Sir Keir Starmer accidentally announced that the UK had secured a trade deal with North Korea during Prime Minister's Questions, a gaffe that quickly drew attention in the House of Commons.

Wes Streeting has resigned, stating he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer and criticizing the government's 'drift,' calling for a debate on the future direction.

How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?

The UK government has announced plans for additional restrictions on social media platforms. This comes as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces scrutiny.

Sir Keir Starmer has publicly described his wife, Victoria, as his "absolute rock," stating that she encourages him to continue as prime minister despite increasing criticism.

Sir Keir Starmer is facing intense media scrutiny over his political future following a "bruising week," with his struggles also casting a shadow over upcoming elections in Scotland and Wales.

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that Northern Ireland will receive a £17 million government package to help with home heating oil costs, with payments expected by summer.

An analysis suggests that Sir Keir Starmer represents Britain's best opportunity for the legalization of assisted dying. The article discusses the political landscape surrounding this issue.

Angela Rayner, former deputy leader, is set to launch a new podcast as Sir Keir Starmer confirms his intention to bring her back into government.

Sir Keir Starmer reportedly lost his temper during a heated exchange with Conservative MP Bernard Jenkin, who accused the Prime Minister of lacking a "war-fighting mentality" while discussing the UK's role in the Iran conflict.

Angela Rayner's speech has reignited speculation that she is preparing to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job.

Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff reportedly used a private email address to communicate with Peter Mandelson prior to his appointment as US ambassador, leading to accusations of a 'cover-up'.

Sir Keir Starmer's speech in Northern Ireland was interrupted by a screaming child, to which he humorously responded, 'I'm nearly finished'.

Many of the papers have continued to focus on Sir Keir Starmer's response to conflict in the Middle East.

Arrests related to China spying have brought scrutiny to the UK Labour Party's connections, as Sir Keir Starmer's government seeks to deepen economic ties with Beijing.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday evening announced that he will deploy HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer warship, to Cyprus, after a British base on the island had been hit by an…

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has criticised Sir Keir Starmer's decision to allow US forces to operate from British bases against Iran.

The Green Party achieved a historic victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, a seat Labour had held for nearly a century, signaling a changing political landscape and putting pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Sir Keir Starmer made a surprise visit to Labour’s by-election campaign in Gorton and Denton, where the party is in a tight three-way race with the Greens and Reform, in an effort to bolster his leadership.

The FTSE 100 saw gains driven by a rise in defence stocks, following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's call for accelerated defence spending. This reflects market reaction to geopolitical developments and government policy.

Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has confirmed he stands by his call for the Prime Minister to resign, following a conversation with Sir Keir Starmer.