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Starmer will not set a timetable for resignation, says Lammy
Lammy said Starmer will fight on as more than 90 Labour MPs called for him to quit after the party’s poor local election results.
- On Monday, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer will not set a departure timetable and insisted he will "fight on" despite mounting internal pressure.
- Following heavy Labour Party losses in the May 7 local elections, more than 90 MPs publicly demanded the Prime Minister resign to address the party's performance.
- Four junior ministers and health secretary Wes Streeting resigned amid the turmoil, while a formal leadership contest requires 81 nominations—20% of elected MPs—to proceed.
- Labour's internal instability has unsettled investors and increased government borrowing costs, while Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy appeared to distance herself, calling Starmer's future "a very personal decision."
- Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is running for a parliamentary seat in next month's Makerfield by-election, a move widely viewed as preparation to challenge for the party leadership.
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Keir Starmer says he 'won't walk away' and wants to fight in next general election
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will not walk away as Prime Minister despite increasing pressure to step down.
·Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Keir Starmer vows to fight next general election as PM refuses to set resignation timetable amid leadership plot
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not be setting a timetable for his departure from No10.The Prime Minister, who was reportedly considering his position over the weekend, is expected to face a leadership challenge from ex-Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.However, Sir Keir dismissed speculation he is plotting to step down, doubling down on comments he made in an interview with The Observer eight days ago.He…
·London, United Kingdom
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