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UK's Starmer says his government is a ten-year project despite calls to quit
Starmer said he will stay on as Labour lawmakers weigh a leadership challenge requiring 81 MPs, while advisers Brown and Harman seek to steady the party.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to remain in office on Saturday, describing his government as a "10-year project" despite mounting calls to quit after Labour's drubbing in local elections earlier this week.
- Labour lost more than 1,400 councillors in England last week, while suffering historic defeats in Wales and Scotland, prompting growing calls from lawmakers for Starmer's removal.
- Downing Street announced on Saturday that Starmer appointed Labour veterans Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as advisers, tasking Brown with developing new international finance partnerships.
- Former minister Catherine West said she would listen to Starmer's speech on Monday before deciding whether to seek the backing of the 81 members of parliament needed to trigger a leadership contest.
- The government is close to finalizing a youth mobility scheme with the European Union, which Starmer positioned as central to his long-term agenda despite the immediate political crisis.
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Unless Keir Starmer goes, Nigel Farage will be our prime minister
These catastrophic local election results show that, sadly, the prime minister has not found a way of taking people with him on the journey – and he needs to resign before Labour loses its way completely, says Labour MP Catherine West
·London, United Kingdom
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Despite a clear defeat, the British Prime Minister wants to remain in office at least until 2029. His government is a "ten-year project of renewal," said Starmer.
·Germany
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Starmer vows to fight on as Labour leadership challenge looms
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to stay on as Prime Minister and will outline a fresh direction for Labour in a key speech, as MP Catherine West threatens a leadership challenge following the party's catastrophic election defeat and Reform UK's sweeping council gains.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right9Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
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- 40% of the sources lean Left
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C 30%
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