Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain's embattled prime minister
British voters will cast ballots in local elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's term, with his Labour Party expected to lose seats to parties on both left and right. A poor showing could trigger a leadership challenge from a rival within the Labour Party.
British voters are casting ballots in local elections that could hasten the end of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's troubled term. Starmer's Labour Party is expected to lose over half of the 2,500 seats it is defending on English local councils, with losses to parties on both left and right. The prime minister's popularity has plunged due to a weak economy and repeated questions about his judgment. A wipeout could tip the Labour Party into revolt against Starmer. Forecasters suggest the Green Party and Reform UK will be the main beneficiaries of Labour's losses. A poor showing could trigger a snap leadership challenge from a high-profile rival within the Labour Party.
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