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Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong, fight leadership challenge
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, May 5, 2026. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, facing growing criticism after his Labour Party received a drubbing in local elections last week, vows in a speech to prove his “doubters” wrong and says he will fight any leadership challenge within his party.
“I know that people are frustrated by the state of Britain, frustrated by politics and some people frustrated with me,” he says. “I know I have my doubters, and I know I need to prove them wrong, and I will.”
In addition, a rally yesterday near Starmer’s residence decried rising antisemitism in the UK following a string of attacks targeting Jews.
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