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UK Political Turmoil After Election Losses

Updated 2026-05-09 11:30 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Following heavy election losses, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seeking to bolster his position by relying on veteran Labour MPs. However, some party members remain uncertain about the strategy.

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