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Labour Faces Historic Local Defeat, Starmer Vows to Stay

5/11/2026

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Labour suffered its worst local election defeat for a party in over three decades.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will stay in office, lead Labour into the election, and must call an election by 2029.
Minister Catherine West warned she will seek MP support for a contest unless cabinet removes Starmer Monday.
Education minister Bridget Phillipson urged party to reflect on loss and promised a direction in Starmer’s speech.

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Labour suffered its worst local election defeat for a party in over three decades.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will stay in office, lead Labour into the election, and must call an election by 2029.
Minister Catherine West warned she will seek MP support for a contest unless cabinet removes Starmer Monday.
Education minister Bridget Phillipson urged party to reflect on loss and promised a direction in Starmer’s speech.