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Al Jazeera English • May 11, 2026 07:12

UK’s Keir Starmer faces likely challenge following Labour’s election defeat

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The UK prime minister is set to give a speech on Monday in a bid to convince the public of his leadership.

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Thu 13:50 - BBC Headlines

How does the BBC report polling day?

Tue 10:53 - BBC Headlines

What photo ID will you need to vote in the elections?

Tue 12:37 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

Local elections in England. A Pole from Farage's party: "Only we can change something"

Wed 10:40 - Euronews

Hard-right Reform UK party eyes huge new gains in local elections on Thursday

Wed 11:59 - France 24

Looking ahead to the UK's local elections with British politics expert Colm Murphy

Wed 18:10 - France 24

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Wed 22:59 - BBC Politics

Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections

Thu 01:33 - France 24

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Thu 03:30 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

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Thu 04:01 - NYT Europe

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Thu 04:01 - NYT Europe

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Thu 07:03 - NRK (NO)

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Thu 07:16 - DW

UK votes in key local and regional elections

Thu 07:16 - DW All

UK votes in key local and regional elections

Thu 07:16 - DW Top

UK votes in key local and regional elections

Thu 07:16 - DW World

UK votes in key local and regional elections

Thu 07:36 - Euronews

Voting under way in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Thu 09:33 - France 24

Britons set to punish Starmer's Labour in local polls

Thu 09:41 - France 24

UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer

Thu 23:43 - El Mundo (ES)

The English local elections crumble the Labor 'castle' in Camden: "I support Polanski because he is not Starmer"

Fri 04:03 - Middle East Eye

Mandelson: How decades of influence secured role as Starmer's man in Washington

Fri 07:41 - ANSA Top News

Starmer, very heavy vote result but the government moves forward

Fri 07:41 - ANSA Mondo

Starmer, very heavy vote result but the government moves forward

Fri 07:54 - El Mundo (ES)

Keir Starmer announces that he will not resign despite Labor's setback in the municipal elections

Fri 08:49 - La Repubblica (IT)

Local elections in England, Farage speaks after the triumph: "Right and left no longer exist"

Fri 09:43 - ANSA Main

Local elections in the United Kingdom, Starmer: "Result that hurts, my responsibility"

Fri 15:40 - France 24

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Fri 16:55 - Politico EU

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Fri 19:11 - France 24

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Fri 22:51 - Financial Times

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Fri 23:53 - NYT Europe

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Sat 11:19 - France 24

UK local elections: "Starmer must address voters' frustration over change"

Sat 13:32 - BBC Politics

PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled

Sat 23:02 - BBC Headlines

The Papers: 'Plot to oust Starmer' and 'Gord help us all'

Sun 02:02 - Fox News

Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday

Sun 09:02 - France 24

Starmer vows to stay on after local elections deliver losses for Labour

Sun 10:31 - BBC Politics

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Sun 12:44 - France 24

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Sun 16:20 - BBC Politics

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Sun 16:47 - NYT Europe

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Sun 21:55 - France 24

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Mon 02:00 - Politico EU

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Mon 07:12 - Al Jazeera English

UK’s Keir Starmer faces likely challenge following Labour’s election defeat

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ANSA Main

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09:43

Local elections in the United Kingdom, Starmer: "Result that hurts, my responsibility"

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ANSA Mondo

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07:41

Starmer, very heavy vote result but the government moves forward

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ANSA Top News

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07:41

Starmer, very heavy vote result but the government moves forward

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BBC Headlines

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23:02

The Papers: 'Plot to oust Starmer' and 'Gord help us all'

Sunday's papers lead on the fallout from the local elections and Gordon Brown's return to politics.

10:53

What photo ID will you need to vote in the elections?

Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID.

13:50

How does the BBC report polling day?

The BBC cannot report on campaigning or election issues while polls are open on Thursday 7 May.

BBC Politics

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16:20

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next

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.

10:31

'We need to move quickly,' says Labour MP seeking to challenge PM

Catherine West says she is ready to challenge Keir Starmer but minister Bridget Phillipson backs the PM and warns against infighting.

13:32

PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled

Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses.

22:59

Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections

The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.

DW

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07:16

UK votes in key local and regional elections

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DW All

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07:16

UK votes in key local and regional elections

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party is expected to face major losses, perhaps spelling the end of his premiership. Reform, the Greens, Plaid Cymru and the SNP are all hoping …

DW Top

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07:16

UK votes in key local and regional elections

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party is expected to face major losses, perhaps spelling the end of his premiership. Reform, the Greens, Plaid Cymru and the SNP are all hoping …

DW World

1 article

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07:16

UK votes in key local and regional elections

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party is expected to face major losses, perhaps spelling the end of his premiership. Reform, the Greens, Plaid Cymru and the SNP are all hoping …

El Mundo (ES)

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07:54

Keir Starmer announces that he will not resign despite Labor's setback in the municipal elections

De acuerdo con el recuento de 39 de los 136 consistorios en liza, el laborismo ha perdido 246 concejales, por lo que pierde el control de siete ayuntamientos y controla …

23:43

The English local elections crumble the Labor 'castle' in Camden: "I support Polanski because he is not Starmer"

El ánimo en el distrito electoral de Starmer simboliza el desgaste de su partido en el país, según los sondeos Leer

Euronews

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07:36

Voting under way in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Local elections usually focus on issues like rubbish collection, graffiti and potholes but Starmer’s opponents have painted Thursday's vote as a referendum on the prime minister.

10:40

Hard-right Reform UK party eyes huge new gains in local elections on Thursday

Reform UK has surged in polls largely due to its campaign against immigration and has vowed a wave of mass deportations if it wins the next general election in 2029.

Financial Times

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22:51

Labour MPs call on Keir Starmer to quit after heavy election defeat

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK makes big gains on English councils, while nationalist parties triumph in Scotland and Wales

Fox News

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02:02

Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday

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France 24

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21:55

Starmer under pressure: “Swapping leaders won’t fix problems,” says former Labour adviser

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12:44

Scottish independence calls grow after Labour losses shake Starmer’s leadership

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09:02

Starmer vows to stay on after local elections deliver losses for Labour

Keir Starmer vowed Friday to remain as Britain's prime minister after disastrous local elections saw his centre-left Labour party humiliated across the UK, with disillusioned voters backing hard-right and nationalist …

11:19

UK local elections: "Starmer must address voters' frustration over change"

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure after Labour suffered major setbacks in local elections across England, while also struggling in Wales and Scotland as Reform UK continued …

19:11

British PM Starmer says he won't quit after local elections drubbing

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he will not resign after local elections that saw his governing Labour Party suffer big losses and the hard-right Reform UK make important …

15:40

Substantial win for Nigel Farage's Reform UK in local elections

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09:41

UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer

Millions of British voters cast their ballots on Thursday in local and regional elections that are expected to deal a huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party and …

09:33

Britons set to punish Starmer's Labour in local polls

UK polling stations opened Thursday in local elections set to heap more pressure on beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and showcase the rise of hard-right and left-wing populists. Opinion …

01:33

Keir Starmer's leadership set to be tested as polls open in UK local elections

Britons head to the polls Thursday in local elections where millions of voters could turn to Nigel Farage's far-right Reform UK party or the left-wing Green Party. These elections mark …

18:10

Starmer's last stand? The UK local elections

Never has a local election in the United Kingdom been so loaded with implications. The rise in popularity of two parties - Reform and the Greens - raises questions about …

11:59

Looking ahead to the UK's local elections with British politics expert Colm Murphy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing his biggest test yet as the UK heads to the polls on Thursday for local elections. Voters in England will be charged with …

Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

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03:30

Expert on the elections in England: The defeat of the Labor Party may lead to a change in the position of prime minister

- Politycy działający na szczeblu lokalnym wiedzą, że obiecywanie gruszek na wierzbie na dłuższą metę się nie sprawdza. Może dać jedną kadencję, ale to tyle - mówi "Wyborczej" Bartłomiej Toszek.

12:37

Local elections in England. A Pole from Farage's party: "Only we can change something"

Największe od początku rządów Keira Starmera wybory lokalne mogą przypieczętować zmierzch dominacji dwóch głównych partii w polityce na Wyspach.

La Repubblica (IT)

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08:49

Local elections in England, Farage speaks after the triumph: "Right and left no longer exist"

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Middle East Eye

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04:03

Mandelson: How decades of influence secured role as Starmer's man in Washington

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NRK (NO)

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07:03

A fateful choice for Starmer

Britiske velgere svikter regjeringspartiet Labour. En politisk revolusjon er i ferd med å skje.

NYT Europe

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16:47

Keir Starmer Says No, He Won’t Resign

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23:53

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04:01

Starmer Braces for Local Election Losses Amid New Era of UK Politics

Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.

04:01

Starmer Faces a Major Test in a Set of UK Elections: What to Know

Local elections in England, and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, take place on Thursday. The governing Labour Party is expected to do very badly.

Politico EU

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02:00

Keir Starmer has one last chance to avoid Labour leadership chaos

A grim reckoning awaits the British leader after top Labour figures called on him to step down — or face a challenge.

15:26

Keir Starmer’s defences: Has the dam broken?

Is anyone really prepared to put their head above the parapet to challenge Keir Starmer? After a disastrous set of election results, Labour backbencher Catherine West has launched a stalking-horse …

16:55

UK election mauling leaves Keir Starmer promising hope — but little change

Bruising midterm election results have left the U.K. prime minister weaker than ever as he and his party figure out their next steps.