A More in Common poll indicates 53% of respondents want UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign [1].
The result follows losses for the Labour Party in local and regional elections held on May 11, 2026. These losses have sparked a leadership crisis, as both the electorate and members of Starmer's own party question his ability to lead the government forward.
Pressure on the Prime Minister intensified on Tuesday, May 12, as internal dissent grew within the party. Two junior ministers resigned from their positions and called for a change in leadership [3]. This wave of departures reflects a broader collapse in confidence following the election results.
Lawmakers within the Labour Party have also joined the calls for a leadership transition. While some reports indicate dozens of lawmakers have urged Starmer to step down [4], other data suggests the number of lawmakers publicly calling for his resignation has reached almost 80 [2].
Starmer now faces a series of crunch meetings to determine his political future. The scale of the local election defeat has left the party vulnerable to accusations of strategic failure, a situation that has emboldened critics across the political spectrum.
Despite the pressure, the Prime Minister has not yet announced a date for a leadership contest or a resignation. The current atmosphere in London remains tense as the party attempts to reconcile the gap between its leadership and a dissatisfied voting public.
“53% of respondents want UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign”
The combination of a majority of the public desiring a leadership change and a significant rebellion among lawmakers suggests that Starmer's authority is severely compromised. If the Prime Minister cannot stabilize his support among the nearly 80 lawmakers currently opposing him, the Labour Party may be forced into a premature leadership transition to prevent further electoral decay.
