UK PM Starmer said in the "cabinet that he won’t discuss the elections or his leadership, and that he will only speak to cabinet ministers about that individually", Times' Kendix reports; after the meeting he refused to meet them individually

Starmer's comments reflect a degree of internal tension within the UK Labour Party as he sidesteps discussions about elections and his leadership. This could signal uncertainty in political stability, which might weigh on market sentiment, particularly in the context of UK equities and gilts as investors seek clarity on future governance and policy direction.