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Keir Starmer Gives ‘Full-Throated’ Backing to EU Ties as He Fights for Job
Starmer is weighing fuel-duty relief and a youth mobility deal as Labour MPs press for a sharper response to losses that cost the party 1,193 councillors.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to remain in office, outlining a plan for "national renewal" focused on cost-of-living relief and forging closer ties with the European Union.
- The Labour Party suffered a significant electoral setback on Saturday, losing control of 36 authorities and 1,193 councillors, while Reform gained 14 councils and the Green Party secured five.
- Labour MP Catherine West announced plans to launch a leadership bid, describing the results as "apocalyptic" and warning she will seek support from 81 colleagues to trigger a contest.
- To mount a fightback, the Prime Minister will use an address on Monday and the King's Speech on Wednesday, while appointing former prime minister Gordon Brown as special adviser.
- Starmer proposed a youth experience scheme allowing work and study across European countries by 2027, stating "I'm not going to let Brexit stand in the way of their opportunities.
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Keir Starmer gives ‘full-throated’ backing to EU ties as he fights for job
Prime MInister Keir Starmer is facing a leadership challenge following a bruising set of election results.
·Weymouth, United Kingdom
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Starmer gives ‘full-throated’ backing for closer EU ties as he fights for job
The Prime Minister said Brexit had ‘held back our young people’ as he sought to win backing from Labour MPs who have doubts about his future.
·London, United Kingdom
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