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Starmer's future as UK prime minister hangs by a thread

Le Monde (English) · May 11, 2026, 7:55 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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After the Labour Party's disastrous showing in the May 7 local elections, the days of the British prime minister at Downing Street appear to be numbered.

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Starmer's future as UK prime minister hangs by a thread

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