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Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses.
Sweeping losses will heap pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who said he had no plans to step aside despite the “very tough” picture.
Disregard from UK Labour and struggling public services are just some of reasons behind ‘astonishing’ collapse
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.
Rhun ap Iorwerth, a former journalist, led his party to the most seats in the Welsh Parliament, ousting the Labour Party, which had long held sway, and beating Reform U.K.
Keir Starmer set to face challenge as former minister says she will trigger race if no cabinet minister comes forward
First minister Eluned Morgan has lost her seat and resigned as Reform UK and Plaid Cymru make epic gains across the country
Several frontbenchers told the Guardian they agreed the prime minister’s time in office should not go beyond the end of the year