Labour MP Catherine West has also issued an ultimatum to cabinet members, telling them to challenge PM Keir Starmer by Monday, or she will start formally gathering names to trigger a contest. PM Starmer has, meanwhile, vowed to lead Labour into the next general election.

‘Starmer has lost the country, should resign as PM,’ says former Labour ally

2026 United Kingdom elections: Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after Labour suffered heavy local election losses as Reform UK surged across England, Wales and Scotland. The British PM insists he will continue. But for how long?

UK local elections put PM Starmer under pressure but he insists on continuing. For how long?

The elections are being closely watched as Britain moves towards a more competitive multi-party political system, with Labour and the Conservatives struggling in recent opinion polls while Reform UK, the Liberal Democrats and the Greens continue to expand their support base.

UK elections 2026: Polling underway across England, Scotland and Wales in major political test for Starmer govt

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‘Starmer has lost the country, should resign as PM,’ says former Labour ally

UK local election results put Starmer under pressure but he won't quit

England, Scotland and Wales head to polls in contests set to reshape UK politics