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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defies more internal calls for his resignation

SBS News In Depth

May 13, 202603:47

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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insists he has no intention of resigning as calls grow louder within his own Labour Party for him to step down after historic losses last week in local council elections. Starmer's insistence to stay has seen some of the junior members of his government quit in protest.

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