Britain Politics
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband 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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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.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival after a disastrous set of results in local elections for his Labour Party last week. Dozens of Labour lawmakers are calling on Starmer to resign. A resignation announcement could possibly come after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday if members tell Starmer that he has lost too much support within the party. Starmer's popularity has also waned because of a series of policy missteps, a perceived lack of vision, a struggling British economy and questions over his judgment.
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