General · 18 May 2026

Lammy: Starmer won't set exit date despite 25% of MPs' calls

Government uncertainty is continuing after Labour losses raised pressure on the prime minister from within his own party. David Lammy said Keir Starmer would not set a timetable for leaving office despite growing calls for him to step down. Reuters reported that nearly a quarter of Labour MPs backed his departure after poor local election results on 7 May.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 May 2026 at 11:08

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