UK’s Starmer to ‘get on with governing’, defies calls to quit

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-12 · 10:51 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defied calls to resign following a significant defeat in local elections. Speaking to his cabinet on Tuesday, Starmer stated his intention to "get on with governing" and dismissed suggestions of a leadership contest, despite the party's poor electoral performance. He acknowledged responsibility for the election results, which have been described as "destabilising" and represent one of Labour's worst showings. Starmer, in office for under two years, has faced ongoing challenges including scandals and policy shifts since winning the national election in 2024. He previously pledged to implement bolder policies to address national issues and secure his political standing.

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Starmer stated he would 'get on with governing'.

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Starmer took responsibility for one of Labour Party's worst election defeats.

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Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday.

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There had been no official move to trigger a leadership contest.

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Starmer's premiership has been dogged by scandal and policy U-turns since winning a national election in 2024.

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British Prime ⁠Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would “get on with governing” despite a “destabilising” 48 hours of growing calls to set out a timetable for his departure after a drubbing in local elections.At a meeting of his cabinet, Starmer, in the top job for less than two years, repeated that, while he took responsibility for one of his Labour Party’s worst election defeats, there had been no official move to trigger a leadership contest. Four ministers expressed their support for ‌him.It was the latest pledge from Starmer to press on with a premiership that has been dogged by scandal and policy U-turns since he won a large majority at a national election in 2024. On Monday, he promised to be bolder in tackling the problems besetting Britain to try to shore up his political future.

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