Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-05-11
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Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 20:25:25)
It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare. -
PM under pressure as aides quit and MPs call for him to resign (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 20:05:19)
Nearly 60 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down. -
This Reform UK councillor is a real person, not AI (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 16:13:12)
False claims are spreading about George Boyd, who was elected as a Reform councillor in the east of England. -
Labour MP says PM should go but pulls back from leadership challenge (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 16:06:04)
The north London MP wants Sir Keir to set out a timetable for his departure, but the PM has said he would not walk away. -
New Reform councillor quits after race post claims (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 15:02:09)
Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating Islamophobic posts on social media. -
Rhun ap Iorwerth to become Wales' new first minister within days (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 12:13:02)
Three other Senedd parties indicate they will either back his nomination or not oppose him. -
Reform UK councillor quits days after election (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 12:10:59)
Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating racist posts on social media. -
Reform councillor quits days after election (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 12:10:59)
Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating racist posts on social media. -
Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership? (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 12:09:40)
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory? -
British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 11:22:01)
The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week. -
New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 10:19:37)
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws. -
Chris Mason: Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-11 00:30:56)
The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.