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Legal campaigner Gina Miller says new PM needs 'plan' for Europe

Gina Miller, the campaigner who successfully took the British government to court over its handling of Brexit, told Euronews that the next Labour leader needs a "plan" for the UK's relationship with the EU.

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Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, setting up leadership battle

In his victory speech, Burnham warned the Labour Party that it had a "final chance to change".

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UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns, setting up leadership bid

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.

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Starmer says he will not step down as two ministers quit government

Starmer told Cabinet ministers that he took responsibility for devastating losses in last week’s local elections across the UK but he would fight on.

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Starmer vows to put 'Britain at the heart of Europe' in key speech

Labour has been plunged into gloom by heavy losses last week in local elections across England and legislative votes in Scotland and Wales.

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Starmer says he will not quit after Labour losses in local elections

The votes are widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was elected less than two years ago.

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Voting under way in UK local elections seen as verdict on Starmer

Local elections usually focus on issues like rubbish collection, graffiti and potholes but Starmer’s opponents have painted Thursday's vote as a referendum on the prime minister.

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Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson appointment

The British prime minister faces intense pressure over the appointment after newly released documents revealed further details of Mandelson's ties to Epstein, pointing to a closer relationship than Mandelson had previously disclosed.

Bangladesh

Former UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh corruption trial

In January, Siddiq resigned as a government minister following pressure because of her ties to her aunt.

United Kingdom

UK to limit aid for employable asylum seekers under latest reforms

Britain will unveil immigration reforms cutting financial support for asylum seekers fit to work, adopting Denmark's model of temporary asylum to address political pressure.

United Kingdom

Farage 'doesn't believe in Britain,' Starmer says at Labour conference

Labour promised economic growth, but has struggled to deliver and inflation remains stubbornly high with a subdued economic outlook.

United Kingdom

Keir Starmer pleads for Labour party unity amid dire poll ratings

Starmer appealed to his Labour Party colleagues to have more trust in the government and display a united house, warning them to prepare for the “fight of our lives” amid Nigel Farage’s poll-topping Reform UK party threat.

Norway

Norway's Labour Party claims victory in general election

The country's centre-left bloc retained power despite a strong showing from the anti-immigration Progress Party.

United Kingdom

Angela Rayner resigns as UK deputy prime minister over stamp duty row

In the UK, levies are charged on property purchases, with higher charges due on more expensive homes and second homes.

United Kingdom

Asylum seekers to stay in Essex hotel after government appeal win

The government was particularly worried that the High Court decision could have been a catalyst for other similar decisions around the country, which would have thrown its policies for housing asylum-seekers into disarray.

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Ex-UK Labour leader Corbyn says he's starting a new left-wing party

Corbyn led Labour to election defeats in 2017 and 2019, but the veteran socialist campaigner remains popular with many grassroots supporters.