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What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK

What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK

Two defence resignations come at a time of turmoil for the prime minister.

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How much trouble is Keir Starmer in?

MPs are furious at the prime minister – but no leadership contender is ready to mount a challenge.

06.02.2026 8

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Will the budget save Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer? Experts give their views

Experts react to the political effects of Rachel Reeves’s budget.

27.11.2025 7

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Andy Burnham’s leadership ambitions: what is the path to mounting a challenge against Keir Starmer?

The Manchester mayor says MPs want him to stand. The trouble is, he himself is not an MP.

26.09.2025 10

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What will Angela Rayner’s resignation mean for Keir Starmer’s government? Expert Q&A

The deputy prime minister’s departure has triggered a reshuffle and leaves the government in a weak spot.

05.09.2025 10

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The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment

The weakened prime minister urgently needs to get out and talk to his MPs before any more embarrassing arguments blow up.

02.07.2025 10

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