Politics · 11 May 2026
Keir Starmer faces pressure after Labour election losses.
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Keir Starmer's leadership is under pressure after Labour suffered heavy losses in recent local elections, with some MPs calling for him to quit. He will deliver a major speech on Monday, described as "make or break," aiming to prevent a leadership contest. The party lost over 1,400 representatives from English councils, and also went backwards in Wales and Scotland.
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