WorldJune 20, 2026 · 9:36 AM1 min read

    UK: Labour leadership battle? Ministers reportedly urge Keir Starmer to step down

    Reports from British media say that Ministers from inside Keir Starmer's government are privately asking the PM to step down. One of the least popular Prime Ministers in British history, his Labour Party lost nearly 1500 seats in local elections last month. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham's victory in a special election on Friday has set the stage for a potential Labour Leadership challenge. Story by Caroline Baum.

    By Caroline Baum, FRANCE24

    UK: Labour leadership battle? Ministers reportedly urge Keir Starmer to step down

    Reports from British media say that Ministers from inside Keir Starmer's government are privately asking the PM to step down.

    One of the least popular Prime Ministers in British history, his Labour Party lost nearly 1500 seats in local elections last month.

    Meanwhile, Andy Burnham's victory in a special election on Friday has set the stage for a potential Labour Leadership challenge.

    Story by Caroline Baum.

    Source: France 24 · World
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