[MARKET ANALYSIS] Modest pressure in GBP & Gilts in the minutes since UK PM Starmer's speech/Q&A; in short, the speech didn't change the overall narrative, however we await the assessment of Labour MPs

The modest pressure in GBP and Gilts indicates that Prime Minister Starmer's speech has not significantly altered market expectations or narratives, suggesting a continuation of the status quo in UK policy.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 11 May 2026, 10:18 UTCOn the live feed at 09:58 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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A soft-left UK Labour MP, following PM Starmer's speech, describes it as "utterly inadequate", journalist Schofield reports. Additionally, Labour MP Smith has now called for the PM to resign.

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Modest pressure in GBP & Gilts in the minutes since UK PM Starmer's speech/Q&A; in short, the speech didn't change the overall narrative, however we await the assessment of Labour MPs

09:57

Russian Defence Ministry says Ukraine has violated the ceasefire

09:47

Japan's Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy have reportedly warned the BoJ against higher borrowing costs, as it could impact small- and mid-size firms, amidst the Iran conflict

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Traders are likely weighing the potential reactions of Labour MPs, as their assessments could influence sentiment and the bond markets as the political landscape evolves.

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