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Starmer faces calls to quit: “Step aside or give No 10 to Nigel Farage,” says former Labour adviser

Starmer faces calls to quit: “Step aside or give No 10 to Nigel Farage,” says former Labour adviser

Summary

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure to resign after his party performed poorly in recent local elections. About 90 Labour MPs want him to step down, while 110 MPs support him. Some cabinet members have resigned, but Starmer says quitting would cause chaos.

Key Facts

  • Keir Starmer is the UK's Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
  • The Labour Party did badly in the latest local elections.
  • Nearly 90 Labour Members of Parliament (MPs) are calling for Starmer to resign.
  • 110 Labour MPs have signed a statement supporting Starmer.
  • Several of Starmer’s cabinet ministers have resigned amid the pressure.
  • Starmer says that if he resigns now, it would lead to instability in the country.
  • A former Labour adviser publicly called on Starmer to step aside or let Nigel Farage become prime minister.
  • This situation reflects deep divisions within the UK Labour Party.
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