UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to resign after poor local election results, with more than 60 Labour MPs calling for his departure and Health Secretary Wes Streeting reportedly preparing to launch a leadership challenge. Starmer vowed to fight to keep his job during a Monday speech, but analysts suggested his premiership appeared to be nearing its end as cabinet ministers and junior officials resigned.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to resign after poor local election results, with more than 60 Labour MPs calling for his departure and Health Secretary Wes Streeting reportedly preparing to launch a leadership challenge. Starmer vowed to fight to keep his job during a Monday speech, but analysts suggested his premiership appeared to be nearing its end as cabinet ministers and junior officials resigned.