Starmer under pressure as Labour suffers heavy election losses including historic Wales defeat
Summary
Labour, the main opposition party in the UK, lost many seats in recent local elections, including losing control in Wales after 27 years. Despite pressure and some calls for his resignation, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he will stay on as prime minister and work to unite the party.Key Facts
- Labour lost over 1,100 council seats in England.
- Labour lost power in Wales for the first time in 27 years.
- Reform UK gained over 1,400 seats and won control in some councils historically held by Labour and Conservatives.
- The SNP is expected to remain the largest party in Scotland but without a majority.
- Labour and the Conservatives are tied with about 17% each in the projected national vote share, behind Reform UK and the Greens.
- 22 Labour MPs publicly want Sir Keir Starmer to resign or set a departure timetable.
- Starmer said he will not resign and wants to build unity within the party.
- Labour cabinet members mostly support Starmer and believe he has a mandate to lead change.
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