The UK prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in the local elections.
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour Party suffered significant losses in local elections, despite his huge majority in parliament.
He’s rejecting calls to resign – but faces new challenges from both the left and right.
So, why is the local vote so important?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Peter Geoghegan – Editor of the investigative news site, Democracy for Sale
Lesley Riddoch – Podcaster, journalist and author of: ‘Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish’
Tim Bale – Professor of politics, Queen Mary University of London
Published On 8 May 2026
