Wounded Starmer limps on to meet his fate at elections next week
Keir Starmer faced a crucial House of Commons vote regarding an ethics probe over Peter Mandelson's appointment, which he won, providing a temporary reprieve for his leadership. Despite this victory, Starmer's future remains uncertain as local elections loom, with expectations of significant losses for Labour. The aftermath of these elections could trigger further scrutiny and potential challenges to his premiership.
- ▪Keir Starmer won a House of Commons vote on April 28, avoiding an ethics probe over Peter Mandelson's appointment.
- ▪Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny as local elections on May 7 are expected to result in significant losses for Labour.
- ▪The outcome of the local elections could lead to a Cabinet revolt against Starmer's leadership.
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Wounded Starmer limps on to meet his fate at elections next weekSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe embattled Mr Starmer (above) enjoyed a rare victory on the evening of April 28 when he won a House of Commons vote on whether he should face an ethics probe over Mr Mandelson’s appointment.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 02:40 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 08:13 PMListenLONDON - Mr Keir Starmer finished a day of parliamentary scrutiny into the Peter Mandelson saga in a better place than he started it, although the Prime Minister’s job may only be safe until a set of high-stakes local elections next week.
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