Politics.co.uk staff

Starmer’s attempt to save his premiership – speech in full

Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong in a make-or-break speech on Monday morning.  The prime minister warned of “very dangerous opponents”, alluding to insurgent political forces on the right and left, and pledged to embrace a closer relationship with Europe.  Read Starmer’s speech in full.  The election results last week were tough, very… Read more »

Starmer vows to stay on as PM after Labour suffers major local election losses

Keir Starmer has insisted that he will not “walk away” as prime minister after Labour suffered significant losses in the 2026 local elections.  The comments came as it was confirmed that Labour had lost control of eight councils, namely those in Westminster, Southampton, Exeter, Redditch, Wandsworth, Hartlepool, Tamworth and Tameside. Starmer maintained that “tough days”… Read more »