Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.

King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer

King Charles III read out Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda in the traditional manner, even as the British prime minister’s leadership remained under pressure.

By Michael D. Shear

Starmer’s failure to lead makes his downfall inevitable

While cabinet ministers publicly back PM, others are losing patience with policy delay and lack of direction at the top

Starmer rules out leaving Downing Street despite Labour rebellion

The fate of the British prime minister, increasingly embattled after his party's defeat in the May 7 local elections, is tearing the Labour Party apart.

Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say

Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as Thursday UK politics live – latest updates Who are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership? Allies of Wes Streeting have said he is preparing to stand down as health secretary amid deep frustration with Keir Starmer’s leadership, and could mount a formal challenge for the leadership as early as Thursday. Downing Street insiders had suggested Streeting did not yet have the required support from 81 MPs, which is...

By Pippa Crerar, Alexandra Topping and Jessica Elgot

UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing

UK PM, who is battling to remain in his job amid the resignations of ministers, is expected to hold talks with Streeting.

'Bond markets on edge' as King Charles sets out fragile U.K. government's agenda

U.K. gilts and bonds faced heavy selling pressure in response to the latest 'Starmer drama', as the prime minister faces down rivals ahead of the King's Speech.

Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party said he was not the right person to lead the country and win the ⁠next national election. He has vowed to stay on as no formal ⁠leadership challenge has yet been triggered. If Labour were to choose a new leader, here is ⁠a list of those in the frame to replace Starmer: Wes Streeting, 43 Streeting has served as health and social care minister since Labour came to power in July 2024 ...

By Reuters

How Keir Starmer could be replaced as UK PM after discontent rises in his own party

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle for his job after dozens of lawmakers from his own party called on him to step down in the wake of a resounding defeat for his center-left Labour Party in local elections last week. Those considered to harbor leadership ambitions include Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, who had to resign last year after acknowledging that she didn’t pay enough tax on a house purchase. Andy Burnham, the popular may...

By FRANCE24

King’s Speech 2026: Key points from Charles’ address amid Starmer leadership crisis

There were a total of 35 bills announced as part of the speech

By Albert Toth

Wes Streeting overshadows a lacklustre King’s Speech

Keir Starmer had hoped to use this moment as yet another reset for his beleaguered administration

By Megan Kenyon

UK political crisis explained: Why is Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership under threat?

Keir Starmer’s health minister reportedly readying to resign after talks with PM

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SNP seeks to force vote on Starmer's future

Follow developments as pressure continues to mount on Keir Starmer as unions affiliated to Labour saying it is clear he will not lead the party into the next UK election.

Markets bet on Bank of England rate hikes as Middle East tensions rise

Investors increased their bets on ​the Bank of England ‌raising rates in the coming months as ​global markets responded ​to the latest increase in ⁠tensions in the ​Strait of Hormuz and ​as Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to stay ​in power. UK rate ​futures on Tuesday pointed to ‌around ⁠68 basis points of BoE […]

King Charles lays out Starmer's agenda as PM fights for survival

‘Hostage’ taking and gunpowder plots: The odd traditions of the King’s Speech

MPs were led into the Palace of Westminster to hear the King’s Speech by the ‘Black Rod’.

Who could contest Labour leadership and the UK premiership if Starmer is ultimately challenged

Keir Starmer refuses to resign despite pressure from MPs – The candidates being considered within the Labour Party and the internal party balance The post Who could contest Labour leadership and the UK premiership if Starmer is ultimately challenged appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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