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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and wife Victoria leave 10 Downing Street to attend the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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LONDON (AP) — The irony wasn't lost on anyone.
Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have erupted into open rebellion within his party. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Thursday, expressing a lack of confidence in Starmer's leadership. Streeting criticized Starmer for lacking vision and direction. Starmer faces mounting pressure after poor election results last week. Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham are potential challengers. Starmer insists on staying, warning that a leadership contest could destabilize the government. Despite political turmoil, the British economy showed unexpected growth, offering some positive news for the government.
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