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The 100 best novels of all time

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Books, Culture, Fiction, Fiction in translation, The Guardian | 0 |

A countdown of the greatest literature published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read? Continue...

The runners, the riders, the dead horses being flogged. Do you bet on this Labour chaos – or just enjoy the comedy? | Marina Hyde

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband, Keir Starmer, Labour, Politics, The Guardian, UK news, Wes Streeting | 0 |

Only on Sunday, Starmer was talking about his 2029 manifesto. If a week is a long time in politics, this one already feels longerA masterpiece new entry for the dictionary of political quotes, as a Labour MP told the Guardian...

Third minister resigns after Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not stepping down – UK politics live

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Ireland, Keir Starmer, Labour, Labour party leadership, Northern Ireland, Politics, SDLP, Shabana Mahmood, The Guardian, UK news, Yvette Cooper | 0 |

Alex Davies-Jones resigns after shortly after Jess Phillips and Miatta Fahnbulleh, becoming third minister to step downStarmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challengeHere are some pictures from No 10 this...

Jess Phillips becomes second minister to resign from Starmer government

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Darren Jones, Keir Starmer, Labour, Labour party leadership, May 2026 elections, Politics, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Safeguarding minister joins Miatta Fahnbulleh in publicly calling for PM to quit after heavy election lossesUK politics live – latest updatesOne of Keir Starmer’s most influential ministers, Jess Phillips, has...

Jess Phillips resigns as minister after Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not stepping down – UK politics live

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Ireland, Keir Starmer, Labour, Labour party leadership, Northern Ireland, Politics, SDLP, Shabana Mahmood, The Guardian, UK news, Yvette Cooper | 0 |

She becomes the second junior minister to step down after cabinet ministers rallied around the PM earlier on TuesdayStarmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challengeHere are some pictures from No 10 this...

Burnham allies warn against quick ‘coronation’ of Streeting if Starmer quits

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Andy Burnham, England, Greater Manchester, Labour, Labour party leadership, Merseyside, North of England, Politics, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could stand for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand asideUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Starmer’s...

Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Brexit, Education, Europe, European Union, Foreign policy, Keir Starmer, Politics, Students, The Guardian, UK news, Universities, World News, Young people | 0 |

Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition feesUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesSignificant gaps remain in negotiations on...

Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not resigning amid growing pressure to stand down – UK politics live

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Keir Starmer, Labour, Labour party leadership, Politics, Shabana Mahmood, The Guardian, UK news, Yvette Cooper | 0 |

Prime minister tells crunch cabinet meeting a leadership challenge has not been triggered and he wants to ‘get on with governing’Minister resigns from Starmer government with call for PM to quitLabour MP in seat eyed...

Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Keir Starmer, Labour, Labour party leadership, Politics, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Prime minister says process for challenging a leader has not been triggered and Labour should get on with governing• UK politics live – latest updates• Who are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?Keir...

Labour MP in seat eyed by Burnham allies says she will not stand aside

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester, Labour, Labour party leadership, Merseyside, North of England, Politics, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Exclusive: Marie Rimmer backs Keir Starmer and deals blow to Greater Manchester mayor’s byelection hopesUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s hopes of returning to Westminster were dealt a blow on...

Tax cuts and cost of living help proposed by Labour-linked groups allied to Streeting and Burnham

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, Labour, Louise Haigh, Politics, The Guardian, UK news, Wes Streeting | 0 |

With Starmer under growing pressure to resign, Growth and Tribune groups put forward ideas for policy revampsUK politics live – latest updatesGroups connected to the health secretary, Wes Streeting, and the Greater...

First minister resigns and calls for Starmer’s resignation ahead of critical cabinet meeting – UK politics live

by The Guardian | May 12, 2026 | Keir Starmer, Labour, Labour party leadership, Politics, Shabana Mahmood, The Guardian, UK news, Yvette Cooper | 0 |

Miatta Fahnbulleh – minister for devolution, faith and communities – has become the first minister to goStarmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quitHere are some pictures from No 10 this morning.Darren...

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