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The GuardianMonday, 11 May 2026
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Labour leadership rivals circle as Starmer tries to cling to power
Scores of MPs, including Burnham backers, call on PM to set date to quit
The paper frames the political situation as highly precarious for the Prime Minister, emphasising the momentum of internal party opposition and potential successors rather than defensive arguments.
Following a poor set of local election results where the governing party lost support to the Greens and Reform UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces significant internal pressure, with factions openly discussing his replacement.
“tries to cling to power”
“Critical of Labour leadership”
Passengers leave ship struck by hantavirus
Factual reporting on an emergency medical evacuation following a viral outbreak on a cruise ship.
Iran peace laureate on her prison ordeal
Focuses on the personal suffering and systemic human rights abuses faced by a prominent activist, styled as an exclusive extract.
Still on target Gunners survive late VAR drama at West Ham
Standard sports results reporting focusing on a narrow victory.
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