BBC News5/13/2026Politics2 min read
UK Labour Unions Declare Starmer Won't Lead Party into Next Election
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Eleven Labour-affiliated unions, representing 4 million workers, state Sir Keir Starmer won't lead the party into the next election, citing the need for a change in economic policy and political strategy following 'devastating' local election results.
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Eleven unions which help fund the Labour Party believe "it is clear" Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will not lead the party into the next election. The group, which includes Unite, Unison and GMB, added "at some stage" a plan will have to be put in place for the election of a new leader. [...] Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds acknowledged it has been "turbulent" for the prime minister but said there is "no contest for the leadership of the Labour Party".
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