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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting arrives for a cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 as Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing the biggest threat yet to his authority after a growing number of disaffected lawmakers called for him to step down.

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UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit

UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists he has no intention of resigning despite growing calls within his Labour Party for him to step down. Several junior ministers quit Tuesday in protest. Last week, Labour suffered significant losses in local elections, raising concerns about its future in national elections. While more than 100 Labour lawmakers signed a letter of support for Starmer, about 90 others urged him to set a timetable for his departure. Starmer acknowledges the election losses but vows to continue. The situation has destabilized the government and affected financial markets, with Cabinet members still supporting him.