Politics · 11 May 2026
Keir Starmer fights to keep his job today
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Labour leader Keir Starmer faces immense pressure to save his political future after the party lost almost 1,500 seats in recent local elections. He will deliver a major speech on Monday, seeking to prevent Labour MPs from triggering a leadership contest to oust him. Backbencher Catherine West needs the backing of 81 Labour MPs to trigger a challenge if his speech fails to satisfy her.
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