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The IndependentThursday, 14 May 2026
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Starmer vows to fight Streeting for Labour leadership
PM tells supporters he'll stand and defend any challenges as health secretary's resignation to trigger contest is expected at any moment – and other ministers are poised to join the race
The paper focuses on the imminent leadership challenge, framing it as an open internal conflict with Starmer positioned defensively against specific, named rivals.
The sitting Prime Minister is facing a direct internal leadership challenge from a senior cabinet minister, threatening to destabilise the governing party.
“LABOUR CIVIL WAR”
“Highlighting severe government instability”
Star wicketkeeper Taylor named England men's fielding coach in landmark move
Highlights a significant milestone appointment for a female coach in men's professional cricket.
FARAGE FACES STANDARDS PROBE INTO £5M GIFT FROM CRYPTO BILLIONAIRE
Reports a formal parliamentary standards investigation into a large political donation.
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