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@SophyRidgeSky The king should dissolve this poorly run government.

Yesterday morning on Downing Street it felt like things were about to tip over the edge. When we were told by No10 that the agenda for Cabinet was going to focus on international affairs and not leadership - we didn't believe it. But that is exactly what Keir Starmer did. In perhaps the most Keir Starmer move ever, he was saved by process. He told Cabinet that if anyone wanted to raise his leadership they could see him afterwards, one on one. And then refused to meet them. Now this morning Team Starmer are saying the moment of peril has passed. They say Streeting doesn't have the numbers and Burnham doesn't have a seat. But are those two things true? This morning - Wes Streeting - is going to finally get his meeting with the Prime Minister. What happens will be critical. Will he ask the PM to set out a timetable for his exit? Will he resign? Will he launch a leadership bid? But in truth today might NOT be the day that Streeting acts. That's because it's the King's Speech later in the morning - a big set piece event where the government lays out its legislative priorities. Streeting - and others - may not want to derail the etiquette of that event - given the involvement of the King. Which all means that Keir Starmer might have a bit of time in hand... He's saying he's going nowhere - that the rebels don't have the numbers. Lyndon B Johnson says the first rule of politics is learning to count - and we'll find out soon who's done their sums right.

@NeilNeilasher @NickFerrariLBC @LBC If the king cared about our country he would dissolve the shitshow of a government.

@NickFerrariLBC @LBC Morning, Nick, Isn't it taking the p--- out of the King if he has to announce the programme of a Government who cannot even decide who is the party leader let alone decide what is best for the country. Once they choose a new leader then they will want a different set of policies

Morning, On the show: PM to meet with Wes Streeting in No 10 showdown after four ministers resign New bills to be announced in King's Speech: Paymaster General Nick Thomas-Symonds joins live Zack Polanski investigated over failure to pay council tax @LBC 0345 60 60 973

@NextGenMP @Telegraph The guy is so outta touch.

@Telegraph It just goes to show the ideology that is at the heart of this government Living standards ❌ Cost of living ❌ Reduce taxation ❌ Cheaper energy ❌ Love in with an EU that the country voted to leave ✅✅✅

🔴 Sir Keir Starmer will promise to put Britain “at the heart of Europe” in a last-ditch attempt to save his premiership telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/…

@jwblackwell @Peston God willing

@Peston Quite likely we end up with a general election this year I think now

From a minister about the future of the prime minister: “I don’t see how he survives the week. I think the pressure cooker pops. The Catherine West thing will get more support than people think and if not her someone else will do it. I think ministers will start resigning.”

@cathalhaughey02 @PolitlcsUK Agreed

@PolitlcsUK I think it’s her trying to encourage a cabinet minister to launch a leadership challenge, but hopefully this tactic works

🚨 BREAKING: Ex-Minister Catherine West says she will launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer if the Cabinet do not remove him by Monday

@LNallalingham Let’s bring in a PM who lost a GE - Cunning plan 🤦‍♂️

🚨 Keir Starmer has revealed Labour’s masterplan for economic growth: Bring back the man who sold off Britain’s gold reserves at record low prices… …and then presided over the collapse of the banking system. What could possibly go wrong?

@nebx500 @GBPolitcs What differs between GE & Local elections is that any candidate can request a recount and this sometimes occurs many times.

@GBPolitcs Any area that has not declared yet needs to be investigated for fraud. It does not take 2 days to count votes.

🚨NEW: State of the Parties at 11AM Seats declared: 4762/4992 ➡️ REF: 1444 (+1442) 🌹 LAB: 997 (-1406) 🔸 LDM: 834 (+151) 🌳 CON: 773 (-557) 🌍 GRN: 515 (+375) ⚪️ OTH: 199 (+27)

@julesmarbles @LBC I guess you now realise why Labour tried to cancel these elections.

@BongosSenior @LBC Not wrong, just extremely gullible

- Brexit - Boris Johnson - Nigel Farage ‘Is it déjà vu vu or déjà déjà vu?’ James O’Brien says this is ‘Act Three’ of the ‘same political phenomenon’.

@NewcastleCC Fingers crosssd Labour getting whipped

Newcastle has voted - and we'll bring you the results as they're declared. Counting begins at 9.30am on Friday 8 May, with results for all 26 wards posted in a thread here, on our Facebook and Instagram stories, and online at orlo.uk/N5PY6 #VoteNCL2026

@leemalcolmson @PolitlcsUK And follow due process.

@PolitlcsUK But he just wants to debate though, unable to put his support anywhere but wants to have a chat about it.

🚨 NEW: Labour MP Jon Trickett has called for Keir Starmer to resign "The message from my constituency is it's curtains for Keir"

@ConspiracyHeroX @LBC You missed “faster & further”

@LBC Has anyone seen Labour? Keir Starmer Big Ange, Big Ange Net Zero Calamity Lammy £22bn black hole Mandelson Lying to Parliament Rachel from Accounts Smash the gangs GB Energy The King of the North 1 million new homes Tony Blair Growth, growth, growth Has anyone seen Labour?

@SkyNews @KamaliMelbourne It’s like getting beat 20 - Nil and saying we played really well and the fans enjoyed the match. Out of touch goverment. This is the country saying we don’t want you or your silly economic suicide policies.

Sir Keir Starmer will "stay the course" but would acknowledge that the government "has to deliver more", Defence Secretary John Healey tells @KamaliMelbourne. Labour have suffered losses in many English council elections. trib.al/ldp9P6n 📺 Sky 501

@SkyNews Labour are so out of touch with reality

Labour peer Baroness Ayesha Hazarika says it would be a 'mistake' for the party to jump to early conclusions over the elections, as a difficult weekend lies ahead for the party. Read the latest on our live blog ➡️ trib.al/7EDOH4h 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233

@Keir_Starmer So out of touch with reality.

Today, choose progress over the politics of anger. Vote Labour.

@PolitlcsUK Imagine licking the phone up and he’s on the end. It would ruin your day for sure.

🚨 PICTURED: Keir Starmer calls voters at Labour HQ ahead of tomorrow's local elections

@AngryBootneck It’s a bat shit crazy policy

It’s mental that someone with an IQ of 80 can grasp the fact that those emissions are sent into the same atmosphere of the same planet.. but Ed Miliband thinks making you poor and miserable is good for the world. Oh and we have to ship everything from China to the UK too! 🤣🤣

@Keir_Starmer So you keep saying. Is that all you’ve got! The real facts are were the highest taxed country in the world. You’re killing investment and increased unemployment. The sooner a GE comes the better so we can kick you and your lot out on the street.

Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch wanted to jump into the Iran war with both feet without thinking through the consequences. For a party that always does what’s right for Britain, vote Labour this Thursday.

@LNallalingham Absolutely insane….our country is heading towards the gutter!

🚨 Newham Council spent £946,000 last year on… …programmes supporting asylum seekers and refugees. This is a borough that: ❌ is over £1bn in debt ❌ has one of the worst crime rates in London I don’t want to turn this into an immigration debate, plenty has already been said on that from all sides. My question is simpler. I understand there is a legal and moral responsibility to support those defined as in need… …but surely a council heavily in debt, with serious local challenges… …should prioritise local residents who also need housing, safety and support first?

@SylwiaToka43618 @GBPolitcs @HoraceOflaherty Cheshire. Where 500 police raided last week.

@GBPolitcs @HoraceOflaherty Is that in London? Is anyone surprised?

🚨BREAKING: Footage shows clashes outside the Ahmed Islamic sect building