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Last update: 16 minutes agoLabour Revolt: Keir Starmer has told his cabinet he won’t resign, saying Labour’s leadership challenge process hasn’t been triggered—despite a fast-growing wave of letters from MPs demanding he go (now reported around 70-80). Westminster Pressure: The pressure is peaking ahead of a crunch cabinet meeting, after multiple junior aides quit and senior ministers urged Starmer to set an exit timetable, with the pound and gilt yields sliding as markets price in political instability. Economy & Markets: Borrowing costs jumped again and sterling fell as investors worry a leadership change could mean a more left-leaning fiscal stance. Industrial Policy: In parallel, the government is pushing ahead with legislation to enable British Steel nationalisation, following earlier state intervention to keep the Scunthorpe site running. Housing Cost Fight: Campaigners are demanding “brakes” on rent rises as renters mark “cost of rent day,” arguing housing costs are outpacing incomes. Foreign Affairs: Iran’s leadership is warning of major retaliation and higher enrichment if attacked, as ceasefire talks remain fragile.
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