Is it the end of the road for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the poor performance of his party at last week’s local elections? Less than two years ago, Starmer promised to replace the years of Tory turbulence with competence, stability and growth. But it seems today that neither Britain’s voters nor many of his ministers and backbench MPs are convinced. Labour under Starmer scored a landslide victory in the July 2024 general election, but his leadership style and lack of charisma have not cut it with an impatient electorate that desires instant and radical change.

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hung in the balance Sunday as calls mounted for his resignation following disastrous election results.