British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was forced Wednesday to address reports that rivals in his Labour Party are plotting to replace him as leader, just two weeks ahead of a government budget announcement that could worsen his already dire poll ratings.

The Prime Minister hit out at time-wasting rows over party leadership and said bearing down on cost of living pressures clobbering families was his top priority

SIR Keir Starmer has laid down the law to his Cabinet amid weeks of Budget leaks and brutal infighting. The Prime Minister’s indicated his patience was running out as “distractions” were blowing

Keir Starmer’s allies sought to avert a leadership challenge by shining a spotlight on the ambitions of a rival for the British prime minister’s job. They may have wound up strengthening the hand of those demanding change at the top.

Sir Keir Starmer warned his Cabinet against "distractions" after days of Labour civil war and Budget leaks, Downing Street has said.

Britain's Health Secretary Wes Streeting has denied plotting to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer. It comes amid anxiety in the governing Labour Party over its poor poll ratings.

Christina McAnea, standing again to lead Unison, tells Byline Times she understands why people are looking for alternatives to Starmer's Government

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to maintain his authority over his party on Wednesday after one of his most senior ministers criticised the "toxic" culture in his team and was forced to deny he planned a leadership bid.

Sir Keir pledged to “stop the chaos”. Britain, he argued, was a prisoner of Westminster rigmarole. After a decade of Conservative instability, featuring minority governments, a carousel of chancellors and Britain’s first six-week prime minister,