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Sun 00:44 - BBC Politics

Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet

Sun 06:16 - Sky News (UK)

Who is Catherine West? The MP threatening to oust Starmer

Mon 09:15 - Politico EU

Starmer critic sets Tuesday deadline for leadership challenge

Mon 13:09 - BBC Politics

Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?

Mon 15:36 - NYT Europe

How Might a Leadership Challenge Against Keir Starmer Play Out?

Mon 15:52 - Al Jazeera English

Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the UK PM’s job? Meet the candidates

Mon 16:06 - BBC Politics

Labour MP says PM should go but pulls back from leadership challenge

Tue 07:32 - Politico EU

Will Wes Streeting fire the starting gun today?

Tue 09:52 - NYT Europe

Who Might Challenge Starmer in a Leadership Contest?

Tue 15:47 - BBC Politics

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer

Tue 21:43 - Financial Times

Starmer clings to power after four ministers resign

Tue 21:45 - Sky News (UK)

PM to meet with Streeting ahead of King's Speech

Wed 03:43 - BBC Headlines

The Papers: 'Starmer and Streeting set for showdown' and 'Crisis? What crisis?'

Wed 07:12 - Al Jazeera English

UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing

Wed 08:05 - BBC Politics

Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival

Wed 09:30 - BBC Politics

Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation

Wed 10:36 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)

Unofficially: The minister will challenge Keir Starmer. Possible change of prime minister

Wed 14:03 - Handelsblatt Politik

Great Britain: Power struggle for 10 Downing Street: Government crisis overshadows the King's speech

Wed 16:47 - The Guardian

Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite health secretary’s allies saying he is planning to resign – UK politics live

Wed 21:25 - Sky News (UK)

'Chaos' to come, warns PM if Streeting triggers leadership race today

Wed 21:39 - BBC Politics

Starmer warns of 'chaos' amid speculation about challenge

Thu 00:44 - BBC Headlines

The Papers: 'Wes, prime minister?' and 'My flare lady'

Thu 06:47 - Politico EU

Starmer leadership crisis: Will Streeting challenge the PM? — live updates

Thu 07:25 - Politico EU

Wes v Angela: The battle commences

Thu 12:07 - ANSA Mondo

Political crisis in GB, rumors of postponement of the showdown in the Labor house

Thu 12:07 - ANSA Top News

Political crisis in GB, rumors of postponement of the showdown in the Labor house

Thu 12:13 - Financial Times

NHS hospitals hit key target on waiting times in boost for Streeting

Thu 12:30 - Euronews

UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns, saying he has lost confidence in Starmer

Thu 12:31 - Al Jazeera English

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns from government

Thu 13:00 - France 24

UK health secretary Wes Streeting resigns and is expected to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership

Thu 13:31 - Sky News (UK)

Wes Streeting claims he hit his NHS targets. This says otherwise

Thu 13:39 - BBC Headlines

Watch: Streeting's resigned - what now?

Thu 13:52 - Washington Examiner

UK health secretary resigns in challenge to Starmer’s ‘heavy-handed’ leadership

Thu 13:55 - NYT Europe

Wes Streeting Resigns and Calls for Leadership Contest to Replace Starmer

Thu 15:06 - DW

UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer

Thu 15:06 - DW All

UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer

Thu 15:06 - DW World

UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer

Thu 15:06 - DW Top

UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer

Thu 15:42 - BBC Headlines

Four key excerpts from Streeting's resignation letter

Thu 15:56 - BBC Politics

Streeting resigns and criticises government's 'drift'

Thu 16:49 - NYT Europe

Who Is Wes Streeting, the Cabinet Minister Who Just Resigned From Keir Starmer’s Government?

Thu 18:41 - France 24

Labour politicians jockey for possible challenge to UK's Starmer

Thu 20:41 - BBC Headlines

Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up

Thu 22:20 - BBC Politics

Burnham to make bid to return as MP as pressure mounts on Starmer

Thu 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)

Wes Streeting, charismatic and powerful: they already call him Downing Streeting

Fri 08:13 - BBC Politics

Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'

Fri 13:43 - BBC Headlines

What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis

Fri 13:55 - BBC Politics

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

Fri 15:35 - The Telegraph

FTSE 100 plunges as Burnham triggers bond markets turmoil

Different Perspectives

ANSA Mondo

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12:07

Political crisis in GB, rumors of postponement of the showdown in the Labor house

La sfida a Starmer del ministro Streeting resta sospesa. Manovre da destra e da sinistra

ANSA Top News

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12:07

Political crisis in GB, rumors of postponement of the showdown in the Labor house

La sfida a Starmer del ministro Streeting resta sospesa. Manovre da destra e da sinistra

Al Jazeera English

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12:31

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns from government

In a statement, Streeting said that he no longer had 'confidence' in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.

07:12

UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing

UK PM, who is battling to remain in his job amid the resignations of ministers, is expected to hold talks with Streeting.

15:52

Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the UK PM’s job? Meet the candidates

The British prime minister has promised change as he battles to fend off leadership challenge.

BBC Headlines

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13:43

What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis

There's a chance Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM.

20:41

Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up

Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.

15:42

Four key excerpts from Streeting's resignation letter

He quits as health secretary after days of speculation that he is preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

13:39

Watch: Streeting's resigned - what now?

Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, amid speculation that he could launch a Labour leadership bid.

00:44

The Papers: 'Wes, prime minister?' and 'My flare lady'

Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership.

03:43

The Papers: 'Starmer and Streeting set for showdown' and 'Crisis? What crisis?'

Every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership for the second day in a row.

BBC Politics

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13:55

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

08:13

Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'

Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.

22:20

Burnham to make bid to return as MP as pressure mounts on Starmer

Wes Streeting also resigns as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

15:56

Streeting resigns and criticises government's 'drift'

Streeting says he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer and calls for a debate about "what comes next".

21:39

Starmer warns of 'chaos' amid speculation about challenge

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a Labour leadership challenge as early as Thursday.

09:30

Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation

The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.

08:05

Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival

Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaves No 10 less than 20 minutes after arriving for a meeting with the prime minister.

15:47

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

16:06

Labour MP says PM should go but pulls back from leadership challenge

The north London MP wants Sir Keir to set out a timetable for his departure, but the PM has said he would not walk away.

13:09

Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?

Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?

00:44

Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet

Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest.

DW

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15:06

UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer

Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner said her tax affairs were back …

DW All

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15:06

UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer

Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner said her tax affairs were back …

DW Top

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15:06

UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer

Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner said her tax affairs were back …

DW World

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15:06

UK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer

Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner said her tax affairs were back …

Euronews

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12:30

UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns, saying he has lost confidence in Starmer

Streeting is the first Cabinet member to resign as Starmer faces pressure to step down after the Labour Party’s disastrous results last week in local and regional elections.

Financial Times

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12:13

NHS hospitals hit key target on waiting times in boost for Streeting

Cut in waiting lists in England revealed ahead of health secretary’s expected bid for Labour leadership

21:43

Starmer clings to power after four ministers resign

PM due to hold crunch meeting with health secretary Wes Streeting after challenging rivals to launch leadership bids

France 24

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18:41

Labour politicians jockey for possible challenge to UK's Starmer

British Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move designed ‌to give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy ⁠Burnham a chance to …

13:00

UK health secretary Wes Streeting resigns and is expected to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership

In Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure after his Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned today and is expected to launch a leadership bid. Former Deputy leader Angela …

Handelsblatt Politik

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14:03

Great Britain: Power struggle for 10 Downing Street: Government crisis overshadows the King's speech

Angeblich will Gesundheitsminister Wes Streeting bereits am Donnerstag Premierminister Keir Starmer herausfordern. Die Labour-Partei ist gespalten.

La Repubblica (IT)

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23:00

Wes Streeting, charismatic and powerful: they already call him Downing Streeting

Bambino povero, è riuscito poi a sfondare. Sarebbe il primo capo del governo gay, ma può rovinarlo la sua amicizia con Mandelson

NYT Europe

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16:49

Who Is Wes Streeting, the Cabinet Minister Who Just Resigned From Keir Starmer’s Government?

Mr. Streeting has an unusual background for a British government minister. His grandfather went to prison for armed robbery, and he was the first in his family to graduate from …

13:55

Wes Streeting Resigns and Calls for Leadership Contest to Replace Starmer

The British health secretary stepped down on Thursday and issued an excoriating statement on the government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

09:52

Who Might Challenge Starmer in a Leadership Contest?

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner are among possible contenders.

15:36

How Might a Leadership Challenge Against Keir Starmer Play Out?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain has pledged to stay in post. But if his opponents mounted a challenge, here’s what would happen.

Politico EU

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07:25

Wes v Angela: The battle commences

Is the Labour leadership contest about to get messy and plunge the party into chaos? Sam and Anne start the day expecting Wes Streeting to resign as health secretary to …

06:47

Starmer leadership crisis: Will Streeting challenge the PM? — live updates

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is being closely watched for a leadership move against Britain's embattled prime minister. Follow the POLITICO team for updates.

07:32

Will Wes Streeting fire the starting gun today?

Will today’s cabinet showdown push Sir Keir Starmer to make a final decision on his future? And will that mean Wes Streeting starts a leadership campaign? Sam Coates and Anne …

09:15

Starmer critic sets Tuesday deadline for leadership challenge

Catherine West will ask Labour MPs to nominate her if the British prime minister's speech feels "flat."

Rzeczpospolita (PL)

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10:36

Unofficially: The minister will challenge Keir Starmer. Possible change of prime minister

Wes Streeting, minister zdrowia w rządzie Keira Starmera, może już 14 maja odejść z rządu i rzucić wyzwanie premierowi zgłaszając swoją kandydaturę na nowego szefa Partii Pracy.

Sky News (UK)

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13:31

Wes Streeting claims he hit his NHS targets. This says otherwise

"I am pleased to report that I have delivered against the ambitious targets you set for me when I became your secretary of state for health and social care."

21:25

'Chaos' to come, warns PM if Streeting triggers leadership race today

The prime minister has warned there will be "chaos" if the Labour Party is plunged into a leadership contest, as he faces a seemingly imminent challenge from Wes Streeting.

21:45

PM to meet with Streeting ahead of King's Speech

Sir Keir Starmer is due to meet with mooted leadership rival Wes Streeting in Downing Street this morning – just hours before the government's agenda for the coming year is …

06:16

Who is Catherine West? The MP threatening to oust Starmer

Labour MP Catherine West has threatened to launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

The Guardian

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16:47

Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite health secretary’s allies saying he is planning to resign – UK politics live

No 10 confirms Streeting is still health secretary despite reports he could launch a leadership bid as early as tomorrowStreeting to resign and challenge Starmer, allies sayFarage faces inquiry over …

Washington Examiner

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13:52

UK health secretary resigns in challenge to Starmer’s ‘heavy-handed’ leadership

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting handed in his resignation on Thursday, telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer that he has “lost confidence” in his “heavy-handed” leadership of the United Kingdom. Streeting …