Burnham to make bid to return as MP as pressure mounts on Starmer
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

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

Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

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

Key excerpts from Streeting's resignation letter as he quits as health secretary
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

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

At a glance: Starmer fights to stay on as prime minister
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The monarchy’s finances have long been protected by tradition. Now experts say the public are demanding for more transparency