Keir Starmer will not set out a timetable to quit: U.K. Deputy PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure to resign following poor local election results. His deputy, David Lammy, confirmed that there will be no timetable for Starmer's departure. Several lawmakers, including Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, are positioning themselves as potential successors.
- ▪Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign from within his Labour Party after poor local election results.
- ▪David Lammy stated there will be no timetable for Starmer's departure.
- ▪Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are among those positioning themselves for a leadership challenge.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is under intense pressure to quit from within his Labour Party after a set of poor local election results, will not set out a timetable for his departure, his deputy David Lammy said on Monday (May 18, 2026).The heavy losses for the party in the May 7 polls triggered almost a quarter of his lawmakers to call for him to go, and with two rivals vying to replace him. Starmer vows to stay on, promises ‘bigger’ changes“There will be no timetable for departure,” Mr. Lammy told Sky News, adding that he had spoken to the Prime Minister twice on Sunday.Top contendersLawmaker Wes Streeting, who quit as Health Minister last week, said on Saturday (May 17) he would stand in any formal leadership contest.
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