Mon, May 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM UTC
Watch live: Starmer gives major make-or-break speech against leadership threat
Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer delivers a make-or-break speech in the House of Commons on Monday (11 May) as he fights to save his political future following the dismal local election results.
The prime minister’s statement comes after dozens of Labour MPs have publicly called for him to resign after the party lost almost 1,500 seats.
Reacting to the results on Friday, Sir Keir insisted he would not resign but acknowledged the losses were “tough” for Labour.
Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has issued a dramatic ultimatum to the PM, warning him: “What we are doing isn’t working, and it needs to change. This may be our last chance.”
Both Ms Rayner and health secretary Wes Streeting are seen as potential leadership contenders, although both are yet to make a move against Sir Keir.
In his speech, Sir Keir is expected to promise sweeping changes to address the “big challenges” confronting the UK in his latest bid to save his job.
Monday could prove pivotal for the PM, with former Foreign Office minister Catherine West saying she will challenge Sir Keir for the Labour leadership if she is still “dissatisfied” after his speech.