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Starmer defends his leadership after Labour's local-election drubbing and multiple cabinet resignations, saying he will continue governing; with dozens of Labour MPs calling for change, no leadership challenge has been triggered, and the party faces ongoing debate over its direction amid Reform UK gains.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing calls to quit after Labour’s poor local election results, triggering cabinet resignations and renewed talk of a leadership contest, though no challenger has yet secured the 81 MPs needed and several potential rivals—like Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, and Andy Burnham—are being discussed.
Navy Secretary John Phelan has left his post effective immediately; Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary. Phelan’s departure comes amid a wave of recent high-profile exits in the Trump administration, with the Navy continuing to engage in Iran-related operations and pursuing fleet-expansion goals.