AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLabour Revolt: Keir Starmer is digging in after a wave of resignations and a growing revolt. More than 70 Labour MPs are now demanding he either quit or set out a timetable for an “orderly transition” after last week’s local election hammering. Starmer says the leadership challenge process hasn’t been triggered and insists he won’t resign—while cabinet figures including Shabana Mahmood and Yvette Cooper are reported to be urging him to name a date. Markets & Cost of Living: The political turmoil is hitting the numbers: UK borrowing costs are near the highest since 1998, the pound slid, and bank shares (including Barclays and Lloyds) fell as investors fear a left-leaning shift in fiscal rules. What Happens Next: No formal leadership contest yet—Labour’s rules still make it harder than “no confidence” talk, but the pressure is clearly moving from backbenches to the cabinet. Other UK Watch: New rules on home education registration in England and Wales take effect, and Scotland’s fire service reports dozens of vape-related blazes over five years.
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