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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Nov. 12 at 10 Downing Street in central London. Growing internal divisions within the ruling Labour party over fiscal policy and declining popularity are increasing the likelihood of a leadership challenge against Starmer following the November budget or May 2026 local elections.

Growing internal divisions within the ruling Labour party over fiscal policy and declining popularity are increasing the likelihood of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the November budget or May 2026 local elections.

Painful Upcoming Budget Likely To Amplify Starmer's Leadership Woes

Painful Upcoming Budget Likely To Amplify Starmer's Leadership Woes | RANE

Highlights

Growing internal divisions within the United Kingdom's ruling Labour party increase the likelihood of Prime Minister Keir Starmer facing a leadership challenge after the unveiling of a budget on Nov. 26 or a defeat in the May 2026 local elections, though any successor would likely maintain broad policy continuity despite some risk of increased fiscal profligacy and limited financial turbulence under a more left-leaning prime minister.

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Painful Upcoming Budget Likely To Amplify Starmer's Leadership Woes

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