A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda, from the team at Foresight News.
Leading the week
Keir Starmer’s position was already under threat coming into the local and devolved elections, but the loss of several councils and hundreds of seats in England and projected losses in Scotland and Wales mean the pressure is likely to increase significantly over the coming days.
The Prime Minister is thought to be considering a ‘reset’ speech on Monday to convince voters – and his own MPs – that’s he’s the man to lead the country through the remainder of this Parliament and into the next election, though a dire set of results this weekend are likely to embolden any potential leadership plotters and disrupt what’s looking like another crucial week for Starmer’s premiership.
Monday (May 11): EU foreign ministers gather to discuss Middle East and Ukraine, with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand attending; Deadline for preliminary World Cup squad announcements; Second legs of the Championship playoff semifinals.
Tuesday (May 12): Cannes Film Festival opens with honorary Palme d’Or awarded to director Peter Jackson.
Wednesday (May 13): King’s Speech sets out legislative priorities at the State Opening of Parliament; Princess of Wales travels to Italy, making her first overseas visit since undergoing cancer treatment; Valdo Calocane’s brother testifies at the Nottingham attacks inquiry.
Thursday (May 14): Donald Trump begins two-day visit to China; UK Q1 GDP; Valdo Calocane’s mother gives evidence at the Nottingham attacks inquiry.
Friday (May 15): Donald Trump continues visit to China; Council of Europe foreign ministers meet to discuss migration and ECHR reform; Man in court over Golders Green attack.
Saturday (May 16): Duelling protests as Tommy Robinson leads Unite the Kingdom march and Palestine Solidarity Campaign holds Nakba Day protests in London; FA Cup final: Chelsea v Manchester City; Eurovision grand final.
Sunday (May 17): Israel-Lebanon ceasefire due to expire; Final week of the Women’s Six Nations.
