Al Jazeera English • May 11, 2026 15:52

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

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16:06

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

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

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

Politico EU

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09:15

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

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06:16

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