UK government bond yields jumped Friday morning as one of Keir Starmer’s top rivals, Andy Burnham, prepared to run for parliament — a process necessary for him to potentially topple the Prime Minister.
UK government bond yields jumped Friday morning as one of Keir Starmer’s top rivals, Andy Burnham, prepared to run for parliament — a process necessary for him to potentially topple the Prime Minister.
Andy Burnham Photographer: Jordan Pettitt/PA/AP Photo
Keir Starmer’s efforts to hold back a potential leadership challenge showed new cracks, as allies of leading Labour Party rivals signaled they were ready to challenge him for the prime minister’s job.
Keir Starmer’s efforts to hold back a potential leadership challenge showed new cracks, as allies of leading Labour Party rivals signaled they were ready to challenge him for the prime minister’s job.
Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner during the Labour party manifesto launch in 2024. Photographer: Stefan Rousseau/PA/AP Photo
The UK’s governing Labour Party was headed for a divisive battle over the country’s top political office, as a leading Cabinet member prepared to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The UK’s governing Labour Party was headed for a divisive battle over the country’s top political office, as a leading Cabinet member prepared to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The UK will introduce legislation to fast-track the adoption of EU rules with less parliamentary scrutiny, a move that would allow Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deepen ties with Brussels but which risks angering voters who supported Brexit.
The UK will introduce legislation to fast-track the adoption of EU rules with less parliamentary scrutiny, a move that would allow Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deepen ties with Brussels but which risks angering voters who supported Brexit.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends the State Opening of Parliament on May 13.
Keir Starmer met one of his main leadership rivals at a private meeting on Wednesday morning, before the unveiling of a legislative agenda that many people in the ruling Labour Party don’t back the prime minister to deliver.
Keir Starmer met one of his main leadership rivals at a private meeting on Wednesday morning, before the unveiling of a legislative agenda that many people in the ruling Labour Party don’t back the prime minister to deliver.
Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street in London, in March. Photographer: Alastair Grant/AP Photo
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to buy himself a reprieve from efforts to oust him, after a high-stakes Cabinet meeting that ended with a public show of support from a handful of key allies.
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to buy himself a reprieve from efforts to oust him, after a high-stakes Cabinet meeting that ended with a public show of support from a handful of key allies.
Keir Starmer meets Labour Party members in Ealing, west London, on May 8. Photographer: Stefan Rousseau/PA/AP Photo
Keir Starmer was facing growing pressure to step down as Britain’s prime minister after dozens of members of Parliament, including Cabinet allies, joined the calls for him to set out a timetable for his departure.
Keir Starmer was facing growing pressure to step down as Britain’s prime minister after dozens of members of Parliament, including Cabinet allies, joined the calls for him to set out a timetable for his departure.
Pressure built on Keir Starmer to lay out a time table for his departure after the British prime minister’s latest attempt at a reset fell short what of what critics said was needed to quell the rebellions within the Labour Party.
Pressure built on Keir Starmer to lay out a time table for his departure after the British prime minister’s latest attempt at a reset fell short what of what critics said was needed to quell the rebellions within the Labour Party.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he intends to lead the UK for 10 years even as calls for his departure grow from within the governing Labour Party and rivals threatened to launch a leadership challenge in the coming days.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he intends to lead the UK for 10 years even as calls for his departure grow from within the governing Labour Party and rivals threatened to launch a leadership challenge in the coming days.
The UK will deploy one of its warships to the Middle East as part of planning for a European-led mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz once there’s a stable ceasefire.
The UK will deploy one of its warships to the Middle East as part of planning for a European-led mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz once there’s a stable ceasefire.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth Harbour on March 10, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. The Royal Navy has deployed the Type 45 air-defence Destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus supported by Wildcat helicopters to bolster regional air defences in the Eastern Mediterranean. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
The UK will deploy one of its warships to the Middle East as part of planning for a European-led mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz once there’s a stable ceasefire.
The UK will deploy one of its warships to the Middle East as part of planning for a European-led mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz once there’s a stable ceasefire.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: HMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth Harbour on March 10, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. The Royal Navy has deployed the Type 45 air-defence Destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus supported by Wildcat helicopters to bolster regional air defences in the Eastern Mediterranean. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
A Labour Party lawmaker threatened to trigger a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer, casting a shadow over the UK prime minister’s efforts to shore up his party after heavy election losses by appointing Gordon Brown as special envoy on global finance.
A Labour Party lawmaker threatened to trigger a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer, casting a shadow over the UK prime minister’s efforts to shore up his party after heavy election losses by appointing Gordon Brown as special envoy on global finance.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 8: Former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown speaks during LEAD 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre on February 8, 2024 in London, England. LEAD 2024, hosted by the Advertising Association, IPA, and ISBA, explored the theme of 'Responsible Growth' in advertising's pivotal role in the UK's economic recovery. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
US allies in Europe anticipate that President Donald Trump will withdraw more forces from the continent after he announced he would pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, people familiar with the matter said.
US allies in Europe anticipate that President Donald Trump will withdraw more forces from the continent after he announced he would pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, people familiar with the matter said.
Soldiers of the US Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment Stryker Brigade prepare to head out with their vehicles during a live fire day of the Amber Shock 26 portion of the Saber Strike 26 NATO military exercises near Bemowo Piskie, Poland, on May 7, 2026. Photographer: Sean Gallup/Getty Images
Keir Starmer’s main leadership rivals went into Thursday’s local elections weighing a challenge against the prime minister. But Friday’s results showed some of them on increasingly shaky ground in their own constituencies, a factor complicating any potential coup.
Keir Starmer’s main leadership rivals went into Thursday’s local elections weighing a challenge against the prime minister. But Friday’s results showed some of them on increasingly shaky ground in their own constituencies, a factor complicating any potential coup.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party MP and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham meet pupils during a visit to a school breakfast club at Holy Trinity C of E Primary School in Ashton, Greater Manchester, following the announcement of 500 more free breakfast clubs. Picture date: Monday April 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Ellis/PA Images via Getty Images)
Keir Starmer’s main leadership rivals went into Thursday’s local elections weighing a challenge against the prime minister. But Friday’s results showed some of them on increasingly shaky ground in their own constituencies, a factor complicating any potential coup.
Keir Starmer’s main leadership rivals went into Thursday’s local elections weighing a challenge against the prime minister. But Friday’s results showed some of them on increasingly shaky ground in their own constituencies, a factor complicating any potential coup.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party MP and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham meet pupils during a visit to a school breakfast club at Holy Trinity C of E Primary School in Ashton, Greater Manchester, following the announcement of 500 more free breakfast clubs. Picture date: Monday April 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Ellis/PA Images via Getty Images)
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled through the immediate aftermath of bruising UK local elections, but his longer-term position remained in jeopardy as his Labour rivals touted a plan to replace him with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pulled through the immediate aftermath of bruising UK local elections, but his longer-term position remained in jeopardy as his Labour rivals touted a plan to replace him with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Keir Starmer is awaiting the results of one of the most consequential rounds of local elections in recent British history, a vote that could determine his future as prime minister and shape national policy in Europe’s second-largest economy.
Keir Starmer is awaiting the results of one of the most consequential rounds of local elections in recent British history, a vote that could determine his future as prime minister and shape national policy in Europe’s second-largest economy.
Keir Starmer during the launch of Labour's local elections campaign in March. Photographer: Stefan Rousseau/AP Photo
King Charles III left Washington with the same goodwill from Donald Trump that greeted him when he arrived three days earlier as the president hailed him as “the greatest king,” adding “we need more people like that in our country.”
King Charles III left Washington with the same goodwill from Donald Trump that greeted him when he arrived three days earlier as the president hailed him as “the greatest king,” adding “we need more people like that in our country.”
US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, King Charles III and Queen Camilla during an arrival ceremony at the White House, on April 28. Photographer: Henry Nicholls/Getty Images
King Charles III gathered leaders of some of the world’s biggest companies to encourage US-UK investment, as he swung through New York as part of a state visit aimed at shoring up ties between the two allies.
King Charles III gathered leaders of some of the world’s biggest companies to encourage US-UK investment, as he swung through New York as part of a state visit aimed at shoring up ties between the two allies.
King Charles III during a UK-US trade event at Rockefeller Center in New York, on April 29.