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Starmer fights for survival ahead of Monday speech
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Starmer fights for survival ahead of Monday speech

Keir Starmer faces the most serious challenge to his premiership yet, with Labour MPs openly discussing replacing him as party leader following a string of poor poll numbers and internal rebellions. He is set to deliver a reset speech on Monday promising bolder action, while the King's Speech is expected to outline sweeping new legislation covering EU alignment, welfare cuts, and energy independence.

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