Starmer pledges to bring Britain closer to the EU as he fights calls for his ouster
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pledging to bring Britain closer to the European Union as he faces calls to step down after poor local election results for his Labour Party.
Starmer plans to use a speech Monday to argue he will tackle big challenges and restore hope.
His position is fragile, with lawmakers urging him to announce a departure date.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has criticized his leadership but stopped short of calling for his resignation.
Labour's losses reflect political fragmentation in the UK. Starmer hopes to regain momentum with his speech and legislative plans.
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