Keir Starmer dragged toward Downing Street exit

Published May 12, 2026 12:50pm ET



U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being forced toward the exit of No. 10 Downing Street.

Over the past 24 hours, a growing chorus of Labour Party members of parliament have called on Starmer to set a timeline for his departure. As of publication, more than 80 of the party’s 403 members of parliament have called for Starmer to resign. Although 100 other MPs have thus far rejected calls for his resignation, it’s clear that the prime minister is in big trouble.

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