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Watch: What next as PM fights for his job?

BBC Politics · May 12, 2026, 3:18 PM

Key takeaways

  • The BBC's Harry Farley talks through a dramatic day in British politics as the prime minister fights for his job.
  • Over 80 Labour MPs have now urged Keir Starmer to quit immediately or draw up a timetable to leave.
  • Meanwhile, more than 100 other Labour MPs have signed statement backing the PM.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

The BBC's Harry Farley talks through a dramatic day in British politics as the prime minister fights for his job.

Over 80 Labour MPs have now urged Keir Starmer to quit immediately or draw up a timetable to leave.

Meanwhile, more than 100 other Labour MPs have signed statement backing the PM.

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