Starmer dismisses calls to resign

UK PM Keir Starmer refuses to resign despite calls, saying he will stay and run in next election. Poll: 52% want him to resign.

2026-05-18 16:15|Last updated: 2026-05-18 16:16

Starmer dismisses calls to resign — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated he will not step down amid calls for his resignation.

Starmer stated, 'I have repeatedly said I have no intention of leaving my post. I plan to run in the next election as well.'

A poll published on February 11 by Politico shows 52% of Britons believe the PM should resign, while 19% think he should stay but his advisers should be replaced.

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