Chequers
Coverage of Chequers in the Nexus archive.
- Unloved and lacking a 'guiding light', UK's Starmer quits after just two years as prime minister
Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister after two years in office, citing a lack of a clear vision and facing criticism for indecision and policy reversals. His resignation follows poor local election results and internal party pressure, with Andy Burnham emerging as the likely successor to lead Labour into the 2029 general election.
- Keir Starmer on the brink — live updates
Keir Starmer is expected to announce his departure from office Monday after returning to No. 10 Downing Street. Labour’s Andy Burnham won a special election in Makerfield, increasing his chances of challenging Starmer for the Labour Party leadership.
- ‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflection
Keir Starmer expressed defiance after Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield byelection, but his minister Peter Kyle later acknowledged challenges to Starmer's leadership. The prime minister's stance shifted following discussions with his inner circle at Chequers.
- Starmer retreats to Chequers to mull podium moment
Prime minister retreats to Chequers to discuss his political future with wife, Victoria, while avoiding communication with colleagues.
- Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and may announce a departure timetable, amid growing internal Labour Party pressure and criticism over economic and cost-of-living issues. Senior Labour figures anticipate a statement on his future soon, while rival Andy Burnham's recent election victory has intensified calls for Starmer's resignation.
- Keir Starmer 'will announce as early as Monday that he is quitting as Prime Minister' after spending weekend locked in tense talks about his future with his wife Victoria at Chequers
Keir Starmer may announce his resignation as Prime Minister following weekend discussions with his wife Victoria at Chequers. The potential announcement is expected as early as Monday.
- Keir Starmer 'will announce as early as Monday that he is quitting as Prime Minister' after spending weekend locked in tense talks about his future with his wife Victoria at Chequers
Keir Starmer may announce his resignation as Prime Minister as early as Monday after weekend discussions with his wife Victoria at Chequers. The decision follows tense deliberations about his future.