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3 articlesMalaysian ex-ministers resign from Anwar’s party, snap election rumoured
Two former Malaysian ministers, Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, announced their resignation from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition party and parliamentary seats to join a smaller party they plan to lead. The move occurs amid speculation about an early election and follows their previous cabinet resignations after losing internal party leadership contests.
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Former minister Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace UK’s Starmer
Former health minister Wes Streeting announced he would challenge PM Keir Starmer in any future leadership contest, following his recent resignation. The statement was made days after Streeting stepped down from his ministerial position and called for leadership change.
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UK PM faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King’s Speech
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces potential resignation pressure from his health minister during the King's Speech, reportedly to trigger a leadership contest. The incident overshadows the government's agenda-setting ceremony and represents the most serious internal threat to Starmer's tenure.
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