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- In May 2026, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces local elections that could test his leadership.
- Around 5,000 council seats are at stake, and Labour risks losing ground to Reform party, which leads in polls.
- Global pressures, including relations with United States and China, and £14bn shortfall in special education needs funding by 2028, complicate Starmer's position.
- Starmer's ability to manage these issues will be crucial for his political future.
