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UK political crisis explained: Why is Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership under threat?
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UK political crisis explained: Why is Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership under threat?

The Indian Express·Express Global Desk·20 days ago
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The United Kingdom is once again in the middle of a political crisis, this time centred on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the governing Labour Party. Less than two years after Labour returned to power promising “stability” after years of Conservative turmoil, Starmer is now fighting for his political survival following disastrous local election results, cabinet resignations, and growing rebellion within his own party. The crisis has exposed deeper anxieties in Britain over the economy, immigration, public services and the rise of right-wing populism. To understand the current crisis, it is important to look at Britain’s turbulent political decade. The UK has faced nearly continuous political instability since the 2016 Brexit referendum. The country saw multiple prime ministers in quick succession: David Cameron resigned after Brexit, followed by Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak.…

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