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Starmer Resignation Watch: King’s Speech Crisis & Labour Leadership Battle
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- May 13, 2026
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Summary
If you don’t support Labour: who should be the next Prime Minister? With reports of a looming Starmer–Streeting showdown, Labour infighting escalating, and fresh speculation over Keir Starmer’s future, Westminster is gripped by resignation rumours and succession plotting. Author and journalist Alexander Larman and Telegraph commentator Annabel Denham react to claims that Buckingham Palace has entered “crisis talks” with Downing Street over the King’s Speech, amid growing fears about political instability at the top of government. Labour historian Colm Murphy and Independent Political Editor David Maddox discuss whether Labour MPs are preparing for a post-Starmer future and if Wes Streeting is positioning himself as the next leader. Plus, economist Liam Halligan breaks down the latest blow to Britain’s public finances, as rising borrowing costs, pressure on gilts and market fears pile more pressure on the government’s economic credibility. Starmer resignation watch, King’s Speech crisis talks, Labour civil war, Wes Streeting leadership rumours, UK borrowing crisis, who should lead Britain now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.