Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 12 May 2026.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
The Daily Telegraph: "TIME TO GO, CABINET TELLS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver
Senior Cabinet Ministers and 76 Labour Party MPs have called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit.
The revolt follows his speech and Local Election losses.
Allies of potential successors are active as the leadership crisis deepens.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/05/11/starmer-relaunch-backfires-as-mps-call-for-him-to-quit
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver
Senior Cabinet Ministers and 76 Labour Party MPs have called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit.
The revolt follows his speech and Local Election losses.
Allies of potential successors are active as the leadership crisis deepens.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/05/11/starmer-relaunch-backfires-as-mps-call-for-him-to-quit
Metro (South Edition): "STARMER EYES BRITISH STEEL AS PLOTS THICKEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
A mayor has given Prime Minister Keir Starmer until the The Labour Party conference in September 2026 to improve the party's popularity, which has fallen to 15 per cent after Local Election losses.
She warned of potential ousting by MPs if no progress is made.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
A mayor has given Prime Minister Keir Starmer until the The Labour Party conference in September 2026 to improve the party's popularity, which has fallen to 15 per cent after Local Election losses.
She warned of potential ousting by MPs if no progress is made.
Metro Sport (North Edition) [Sport/Back Page]: "GERS' LACKED FIGHT FOR TITLE QUEST"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison
Rangers Football Club defender Emmanuel Fernandez has denied a mentality problem but admitted the team lacked fight in their title quest.
The Light Blues suffered consecutive defeats and must improve toughness.
Other stories include Aberdeen manager urging victory over former club.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Fraser Rorison
Rangers Football Club defender Emmanuel Fernandez has denied a mentality problem but admitted the team lacked fight in their title quest.
The Light Blues suffered consecutive defeats and must improve toughness.
Other stories include Aberdeen manager urging victory over former club.
Daily Mirror: "REBELS TURN ON STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a major Labour Party rebellion following Local Election losses.
More than 70 MPs are calling for his resignation and attention has turned to Andy Burnham as a potential successor. Angela Rayner has held private meetings amid the crisis.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a major Labour Party rebellion following Local Election losses.
More than 70 MPs are calling for his resignation and attention has turned to Andy Burnham as a potential successor. Angela Rayner has held private meetings amid the crisis.
Lancashire Telegraph: "MASKED ARSONISTS' 2.30AM CAFE ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan
The owners of Café Raha in Blackburn have vowed to reopen the business following an arson Attack early on 11 May 2026.
Masked men smashed windows and set fire to the prayer area at 02:30.
Police are investigating the suspected targeted incident.
Staff plan to reopen on Tuesday.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26096118.owners-vow-reopen-blackburn-cafe-arson-attack
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan
The owners of Café Raha in Blackburn have vowed to reopen the business following an arson Attack early on 11 May 2026.
Masked men smashed windows and set fire to the prayer area at 02:30.
Police are investigating the suspected targeted incident.
Staff plan to reopen on Tuesday.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/26096118.owners-vow-reopen-blackburn-cafe-arson-attack
Financial Times: "STARMER 'RESET' SPEECH MET WITH RISING TIDE OF MPS URGING HIM TO MOVE ASIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / Lucy Fisher / George Parker
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's reset speech has been met with calls from more than 60 Labour Party MPs for him to step aside.
There have been flurries of resignations and signs of leadership agitation from Wes Streeting.
Keir Starmer has vowed not to walk away.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / Lucy Fisher / George Parker
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's reset speech has been met with calls from more than 60 Labour Party MPs for him to step aside.
There have been flurries of resignations and signs of leadership agitation from Wes Streeting.
Keir Starmer has vowed not to walk away.
Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER ON THE BRINK AS CABINET MINISTER TELL HIM IT'S TIME TO GO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's premiership was in freefall last night as Cabinet Ministers urged him to quit.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's premiership was in freefall last night as Cabinet Ministers urged him to quit.
The Guardian: "STARMER'S SURVIVAL ON THE LINE AS CABINET MINISTERS URGE HIM TO QUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot
More than 60 Labour Party MPs have demanded that Prime Minister Keir Starmer set a timetable for his resignation.
The calls follow his speech in which he refused to quit.
MPs cite his unpopularity and poor Local Election results as reasons for the revolt.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/may/11/more-than-60-labour-mps-call-on-starmer-to-set-timetable-to-quit
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot
More than 60 Labour Party MPs have demanded that Prime Minister Keir Starmer set a timetable for his resignation.
The calls follow his speech in which he refused to quit.
MPs cite his unpopularity and poor Local Election results as reasons for the revolt.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/may/11/more-than-60-labour-mps-call-on-starmer-to-set-timetable-to-quit
The West Australian (Australia): "WELCOME TO PERTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul
Health Minister Mark Butler has stated that HantaVirus lacks pandemic potential after an outbreak on a Cruise Ship near Spain's Canary Islands.
A repatriation flight with six Australians and one New Zealander is heading to Perth for three weeks of quarantine at a former bushfire centre. The group remains asymptomatic.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/health/health-minister-insists-hantavirus-doesnt-have-pandemic-potential-reveals-repatriation-flight-bound-for-wa-c-22265479
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul
Health Minister Mark Butler has stated that HantaVirus lacks pandemic potential after an outbreak on a Cruise Ship near Spain's Canary Islands.
A repatriation flight with six Australians and one New Zealander is heading to Perth for three weeks of quarantine at a former bushfire centre. The group remains asymptomatic.
FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/health/health-minister-insists-hantavirus-doesnt-have-pandemic-potential-reveals-repatriation-flight-bound-for-wa-c-22265479
Daily Record: "KEIR'S TO BLAME FOR SNP WIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall
Scottish Labour Party MPs have demanded that Prime Minister Keir Starmer resign following poor Local Election results in Scotland.
One parliamentary Private Secretary has resigned to add to the pressure.
Keir Starmer has taken responsibility but pledged to continue with new policies.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-faces-growing-rebellion-37142298
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall
Scottish Labour Party MPs have demanded that Prime Minister Keir Starmer resign following poor Local Election results in Scotland.
One parliamentary Private Secretary has resigned to add to the pressure.
Keir Starmer has taken responsibility but pledged to continue with new policies.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/keir-starmer-faces-growing-rebellion-37142298
The I Paper: "STARMER MUTINY GROWS WITH LABOUR PARTY IN OPEN REVOLT AGAINST PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan / Caroline Wheeler / Kitty Donaldson / Arj Singh / Jane Merrick / Chloe Chaplain
Senior Cabinet Ministers have told Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to consider resigning amid a growing Labour Party revolt.
More than 70 MPs have joined the calls, with several parliamentary private secretaries resigning to increase the pressure.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan / Caroline Wheeler / Kitty Donaldson / Arj Singh / Jane Merrick / Chloe Chaplain
Senior Cabinet Ministers have told Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to consider resigning amid a growing Labour Party revolt.
More than 70 MPs have joined the calls, with several parliamentary private secretaries resigning to increase the pressure.
The Times: "CABINET TURNS ON STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Geraldine Scott
The cabinet has turned on Prime Minister Keir Starmer with calls for him to set a timetable for departure.
More than 75 MPs have urged him to go and Wes Streeting is preparing a leadership move.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Geraldine Scott
The cabinet has turned on Prime Minister Keir Starmer with calls for him to set a timetable for departure.
More than 75 MPs have urged him to go and Wes Streeting is preparing a leadership move.
Daily Star: "YOU HAVE BEEN MURDERED YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM NUMBER 10"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Whorms
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in crisis after parliamentary private secretaries resigned and joined calls for him to quit.
Over 80 Labour Party MPs, including Cabinet Ministers, have demanded a timetable for departure.
The pressure follows poor local Election Results.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Whorms
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in crisis after parliamentary private secretaries resigned and joined calls for him to quit.
Over 80 Labour Party MPs, including Cabinet Ministers, have demanded a timetable for departure.
The pressure follows poor local Election Results.
The Independent: "STREETING 'POISED FOR LEADERSHIP BID' BUT PM VOWS TO FIGHT ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Athena Stavrou / Dan Haygarth
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to consider his position.
More than 70 Labour Party MPs have called for leadership change after Local Election defeats.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is expected to launch a leadership bid soon.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-labour-leadership-quit-speech-b2974425.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Athena Stavrou / Dan Haygarth
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to consider his position.
More than 70 Labour Party MPs have called for leadership change after Local Election defeats.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is expected to launch a leadership bid soon.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/keir-starmer-labour-leadership-quit-speech-b2974425.html
Morning Star: "CANCEL THE CONTRACTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christope Domec
Campaigners, union representatives and Amnesty International have called on the NHS to end all contracts with Palantir after the company gained unlimited access to patient data.
Concerns include risks to data security and the firm’s links to controversial military and immigration programmes.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/campaigners-and-union-reps-demand-nhs-cease-all-contracts-palantir
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christope Domec
Campaigners, union representatives and Amnesty International have called on the NHS to end all contracts with Palantir after the company gained unlimited access to patient data.
Concerns include risks to data security and the firm’s links to controversial military and immigration programmes.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/campaigners-and-union-reps-demand-nhs-cease-all-contracts-palantir
Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "HAMMERS WANT CLARITY AFTER VAR CONTROVERSY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial
West Ham United will contact the Professional Game Match Officials body regarding a controversial disallowed goal against Arsenal on 10 May 2026.
The decision followed a VAR review after an alleged foul on the goalkeeper during a corner.
The club seeks clarity on consistency in set-piece rulings.
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Morning Star Editorial
West Ham United will contact the Professional Game Match Officials body regarding a controversial disallowed goal against Arsenal on 10 May 2026.
The decision followed a VAR review after an alleged foul on the goalkeeper during a corner.
The club seeks clarity on consistency in set-piece rulings.
State Times (India): "NO POWER CAN MAKE INDIA BOW OR YIELD TO PRESSURE: MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that no power can force India to bow or yield to any pressure.
He emphasised the country’s steadfast position on sovereignty and international matters amid current geopolitical tensions.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/no-power-can-make-india-bow-or-yield-to-pressure-modi
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that no power can force India to bow or yield to any pressure.
He emphasised the country’s steadfast position on sovereignty and international matters amid current geopolitical tensions.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/no-power-can-make-india-bow-or-yield-to-pressure-modi
Daily Express: "PM ON THE EDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown
More than 80 Labour Party MPs, including Cabinet Ministers, have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set a timetable for resignation following Local Election defeats.
Several parliamentary aides have resigned. Starmer vowed to continue in a speech but faces growing pressure for change.
FULL REPORT: http://EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2204336
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown
More than 80 Labour Party MPs, including Cabinet Ministers, have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set a timetable for resignation following Local Election defeats.
Several parliamentary aides have resigned. Starmer vowed to continue in a speech but faces growing pressure for change.
FULL REPORT: http://EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2204336
The Bolton News: "A NEW LEADER AND DEPUTY ARE APPOINTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
Bolton Labour has appointed Councillor Akhtar Zaman as their new leader and Councillor Martin Donaghy as Deputy following recent Local Election losses.
The party remains the largest on the council but without a majority.
The change aims to rebuild public trust after disappointing results.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26092515.bolton-labour-names-councillor-akhtar-zaman-new-leader
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
Bolton Labour has appointed Councillor Akhtar Zaman as their new leader and Councillor Martin Donaghy as Deputy following recent Local Election losses.
The party remains the largest on the council but without a majority.
The change aims to rebuild public trust after disappointing results.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26092515.bolton-labour-names-councillor-akhtar-zaman-new-leader
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