• British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected calls to resign after Labour’s heavy defeat in local elections.
  • At a cabinet meeting, he received backing from ministers; Labour Minister Pat McFadden said no one challenged him.
  • Over 70 Labour MPs have asked Starmer to set a timeline for his departure.
  • Housing Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh resigned and urged Starmer to ‘do the right thing for the country’.
  • Under party rules, a leadership challenge requires the support of 81 MPs (20% of the parliamentary party).

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