Pressure mounts on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer as rivals circle

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Pressure mounts on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer as rivals circle

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign following disastrous local election results for the Labour Party. Over 80 MPs have urged him to step down, and four junior ministers have resigned. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is emerging as a potential challenger, backed by Wes Streeting, the former health secretary who also announced his resignation.

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