Reports from British media say that Ministers from inside Keir Starmer's government are privately asking the PM to step down. One of the least popular Prime Ministers in British history, his Labour Party lost nearly 1500 seats in local elections last month. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham's victory in a special election on Friday has set the stage for a potential Labour Leadership challenge. Story by Caroline Baum.
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UK: Labour leadership battle? Ministers reportedly urge Keir Starmer to step down
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UK Labour Party ministers are reportedly urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down amid poor election results and a potential leadership challenge from Andy Burnham. The party lost nearly 1500 seats in local elections last month, making Starmer one of the least popular Prime Ministers in British history. Burnham's recent victory in a special election has set the stage for a possible leadership battle