Starmer faces revolt as Labour loses council seats in local elections

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure following Labour's poor performance in local elections, which saw the party lose a significant number of council seats.

A former Labour adviser warned against calls for leadership change, stating that "swapping leaders won't fix problems." The comments underscore internal party frustration with the government's performance just months after Labour returned to power.

The local election losses represent a sharp reversal for Starmer, who won a substantial parliamentary majority in last year's general election. The results suggest Labour support has eroded among traditional voters, raising questions about the government's strategy ahead of potential future elections.