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Oxford University graduate facing major resignation calls
More than 80 Labour MPs have called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign from office or set out a timetable for departure, following the loss of almost 1,500 local councillors across England in the recent local elections.
In addition, his party lost control of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) for the first time ever, had its worst performance ever in the Scottish election and there has been widespread dissatisfaction with the Government’s performance.
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After studying his undergraduate at the University of Leeds he earned a postgraduate Bachelor of Civil Law degree from St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, in 1986.
In 2022 he was elected an Honorary Fellow of St Edmund Hall.
Earlier today (Tuesday, May 12), the 63-year-old told his cabinet that the “Labour Party has a process for challenging a leader and that has not been triggered” and insisted he would continue governing.
Even so multiple ministers have resigned including Jess Phillips, Alex Davies-Jones and Miatta Fahnbulleh, with others reportedly urging him to consider his position.
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One of Sir Keir’s closest aides declined to say whether he would lead his party into the next general election.
Cabinet minister Darren Jones, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, said: “I’m not going to get ahead of any decision the PM may or may not take.”
Among those rumoured as possible replacements for Sir Keir are Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner.
Thames Valley Police has asked for the public’s help in finding Dominic as a neighbouring police force fear for his welfare.
A spokesperson said: “Can you help our colleagues at Warwick Police locate missing man Dominic?
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“He has links to Yarnton.”
Warwickshire Police explained that the 56-year-old has not been seen since Friday morning and has urged anyone with any information to get in touch as soon as possible.
They added that he is around 5 foot 8 inches, has grey hair and is believed to be wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and brown shoes.
A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: “Have you seen Dominic? He was last seen in the Cape Road area of Warwick at around 10.30am yesterday morning (Friday) but has not been seen since.
“Our officers are growing increasingly concerned for the 56-year-old’s welfare and urge anyone who sees him to get in touch.
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“Dominic is described as around 5ft 8” tall, with grey hair and is believed to be wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and brown shoes.
“He has links to Warwick and Oxfordshire.
“Anyone who sees Dominic or knows where he might be is asked to call 999 quoting incident number 191 of 28 August.”
The Thames Valley Police Abingdon unit arrested a man for “breaching court bail conditions” on Saturday, August 29.
A spokesperson said: “On Saturday, PC Hackett attended reports of a male breaching court bail conditions.
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“With assistance from PC Ellingworth and PC Harvey, the male was arrested. Following a search, a knife was recovered from his possession.”
In a wide ranging update, the force also revealed it had supported in a “concern for welfare incident linked to the night-time economy.
In addition, it had carried out licensing checks across Abingdon with drug wipes used and sent off for testing
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