Keir Starmer makes defiant vow in his first interview of 2026

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has affirmed his commitment to remaining in office, stating he will still be leader "this time next year". His declaration follows a challenging 2025, characterised by sluggish economic performance and poor poll ratings. In his first 2026 interview with the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Starmer dismissed internal speculation regarding his future. He argued that frequent changes in leadership are not in the national interest, drawing a contrast with the previous Conservative government's instability. Starmer asserted he was elected with a "five-year mandate" to deliver change and intends to be judged on his government's results by the next election. In fullKeir Starmer appears determined ‘I’ll be PM this time next year’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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