Keir Starmer dismisses leadership questions - 'I'll be judged on promises in 2029'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed leadership questions ahead of local elections, stating he'll be judged on his promises in 2029. Labour is predicted to lose up to 1,850 councillors in England and potentially lose grip on power in Wales.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has brushed off leadership questions ahead of next week's local elections in England and devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. Downing Street is bracing for potentially disastrous results, with Labour predicted to lose up to 1,850 councillors in England. Starmer insisted he'll be judged on his 2029 promises, citing his landslide victory in July 2024. He emphasized the need for leadership in a volatile world and reaffirmed his commitment to delivering on Labour's manifesto. Starmer also addressed the controversy over Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to Washington, calling it a 'mistake' and apologizing to Epstein's victims. The Prime Minister criticized the Tory-led motion to refer him to the Privileges Committee, stating it was an attempt to undermine the government.
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