UK Labour turmoil puts Starmer’s leadership under pressure (opens in new tab)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a deepening challenge from within the governing Labour Party after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned on May 14, saying he had lost confidence in Starmer’s leadership and calling for a broad contest over the party’s future. The revolt followed heavy Labour losses in local and regional elections, with lawmakers questioning Starmer’s judgment less than two years after he led Labour back to power in July 2024 after 14 years in opposition. Streeting ...
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