A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda, from the team at Foresight News.
Leading the week
It’s another crunch week coming up for Keir Starmer after Labour leadership rivals Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham made moves on Thursday in an attempt to force the prime minister into an orderly departure. But Streeting’s failure to produce the required numbers to trigger an immediate leadership contest means Starmer may yet have time to defend his position, with a by-election victory for Burnham by no means a sure thing after the local election results. It’s been business as usual so far from the PM, but he may need to offer more of a direct response to his challengers before returning to the despatch box for the first PMQs of the new session.
One of the Prime Minister’s key allies, Rachel Reeves, is due to set out measures to help families and businesses struggling due to the effects of the Middle East conflict, though it remains to be seen whether the Chancellor’s intervention will cut through in a week that’s set to be dominated by leadership speculation.
Monday (May 18): First meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party since election losses and Wes Streeting’s resignation; Andy Burnham addresses Great North Investment Summit; Premier League: Arsenal v Burnley – an Arsenal win could position them to win the league this week.
Tuesday (May 19): 24-hour strike by London Underground staff; Vote expected in the Scottish Parliament on the nomination of a new First Minister; Premier League: Bournemouth v Manchester City – if Arsenal win on Monday, they’ll win the title if City draw or lose to Bournemouth today.
Wednesday (May 20): Keir Starmer faces first PMQs of the new Parliamentary session amid leadership woes; UK inflation data; Europa League final: Aston Villa v Freiburg.
Thursday (May 21): UK immigration data; Further walkouts by Tube staff; Informal NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Sweden.
Friday (May 22): Thomas Tuchel names final England World Cup squad; UK public finances data.
Saturday (May 23): Championship playoff final: Hull v Southampton; Women’s Champions League final: Lyon v Barcelona.
Sunday (May 24): Premier League season ends; Parliamentary election in Cyprus; French Open begins.
