Why has the British Labour Party decided to replace its PM? I’ve met Keir Starmer. I think I know.

After a day of drama following Andy Burnham's big win in the Makerfield by-election, all is quiet on the surface, as the political manoeuvering moves behind the scenes.

Amidst growing discontent, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under immense pressure from Labour Party associates advocating for his resignation. Competing against him is Andy…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure over his future after Labour rival Andy Burnham secured a parliamentary seat, paving the way for a potential…

The threat to Starmer's position increased sharply on Friday when former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a seat in parliament.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing his political future following a significant election victory by rival Andy Burnham. Pressure is mounting for Starmer to…

The embattled British prime minister is widely expected to announce a plan for his exit just as his likely successor, Andy Burnham, arrives in Westminster.

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A war of words in Westminster could cost U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer his job, as the leader looks set to resign amid pressure from within his party.

Keir Starmer admitted his party wanted him to go and said nominations for his successor would open in about two weeks – without naming his most likely replacement, Andy Burnham.

Sir Keir took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election, but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent…

After a mere 23 months in the top job, Sir Keir Starmer has finally done the deed and quit. After spending years berating the Tories for constantly chopping and changing leader,…

Sir Keir promised his incoming administration would 'tread more lightly on your lives' and 'unite our country' following years of Westminster drama and division.

Keir Starmer has stepped down as UK prime minister, triggering a leadership contest within Labour. Veteran politician Andy Burnham is seen as a leading contender to succeed him.

Outgoing PM never recovered from rocky first impression, but likely successor Andy Burnham will need more than charisma to stave off populist challengers

PM’s demise after landslide victory two years ago points to an increasingly volatile and impatient electorate

Andy Burnham appears on course to become prime minister by mid-July after an emotional Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader on Monday morning

Last week, a Tory MP and his wife were attending a swish Westminster party when they spotted a figure standing alone and apparently lost in his thoughts. It was Keir Starmer.

Why has the British Labour Party decided to replace its PM? I’ve met Keir Starmer. I think I know.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation only meant one thing for some – the mysterious “Hot Podium Guy” was back...

The Reform Treasury spokesman talked Labour leadership, the rise of Restore and his position on deportations with POLITICO’s Westminster Insider — and who in Labour he’d like to…