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Starmer Pushes EU Trade Reform, Lower Vote Age Amid Rebellion

5/14/2026

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer used the May 13 State Opening to announce EU trade reforms and a lower voting age.
King Charles III delivered the State Opening and presented Starmer’s legislative agenda.
Initially over 80 Labour MPs demanded Starmer’s resignation, rising to 158 supporters by Wednesday while 93 still called for his ouster.
Starmer met privately for 17 minutes with Health Secretary Wes Streeting after Streeting asked for the discussion.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer used the May 13 State Opening to announce EU trade reforms and a lower voting age.
King Charles III delivered the State Opening and presented Starmer’s legislative agenda.
Initially over 80 Labour MPs demanded Starmer’s resignation, rising to 158 supporters by Wednesday while 93 still called for his ouster.
Starmer met privately for 17 minutes with Health Secretary Wes Streeting after Streeting asked for the discussion.