Burnham to make bid to return as MP as pressure mounts on Starmer
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:20:31 GMT
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
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:41:36 GMT
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
Thu, 14 May 2026 17:08:26 GMT
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
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:19:54 GMT
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?
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:11:07 GMT
The monarchy’s finances have long been protected by tradition. Now experts say the public are demanding for more transparency
Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
Thu, 14 May 2026 13:02:13 GMT
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:28 GMT
Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.
Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:35:12 GMT
Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.
Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:54:09 GMT
Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance.
Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:55:21 GMT
The Green Party leader previously told Hackney mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett "you have my vote".
