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UK PM Starmer fights for political survival after election defeat
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a major speech to quell internal party rebellion and leadership challenges following Labour's worst local election results in over 30 years. Multiple Labour figures called for his resignation, with some setting deadlines for challenging his leadership.
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