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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejects mounting calls to resign, even from his own party

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Despite a fifth of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's fellow Labour Party lawmakers calling on him to step down, he says he'll "get on with governing."

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  1. Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the UK PM’s job? Meet the candidates

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    U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejects mounting calls to resign, even from his own party

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  1. New York Post

    UK PM Keir Starmer says he won’t resign after his Labour Party hammered in local elections (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted Friday he was "not going to walk away" from the job with his Labour Party on course to be badly beaten in local and regional elections.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the UK PM’s job? Meet the candidates (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The British prime minister has promised change as he battles to fend off leadership challenge.

  3. The Guardian

    Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    PM is determined to fight on in No 10 but various contenders to replace him have been organising for some time

  4. CBS News

    U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejects mounting calls to resign, even from his own party (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Despite a fifth of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's fellow Labour Party lawmakers calling on him to step down, he says he'll "get on with governing."

  5. Foreign Policy

    How Long Can Keir Starmer Hang On? (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Foreign Policy's feed description

    The British prime minister is barely clinging to power over a split and unpopular Labour Party.

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s next prime minister? (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Keir Starmer has thrown down the gauntlet to his potential rivals, defying calls to quit as Britain’s prime minister and instead challenging his would-be opponents to launch a formal challenge against his leadership of the Labour Party.

  7. New York Post

    UK PM Keir Starmer is trying to put down a revolt that could bring in 5th leader in 7 years (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign, with the UK's political turmoil continuing to unravel as it may burn through its fifth premier in just seven years.

  8. Salon

    Keir Starmer looks doomed. But does anyone really want his job? (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Britain’s PM can't contain the damage after disastrous election. But ousting him will create a huge mess

  9. CNN

    Live updates: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing calls to quit (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The UK government is facing a protracted period of instability as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to meet cabinet members, following an internal party rebellion and calls for him to quit. Follow for live updates

  10. The Guardian

    How Keir Starmer lost authority over two days of confusion and drama (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Labour leader remains UK prime minister despite mounting calls to step down before state opening of parliament

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