Lauren Frayer

Starmer's centre-left Labour Party was trounced in last week's local elections, in an indication of what could happen in the next national elections expected in three years.

The Prime Minister's own approval rating is one of the lowest in history.

His ruling party is divided over whether to keep him as leader and thus as Prime Minister.

Some of his cabinet ministers have resigned.

But there's no clear successor, no official challenge to his leadership.

Starmer's trying to win over what he calls his doubters by having the king announce proposals to fix public services, alleviate a cost-of-living crisis, and tighten immigration rules.

It's unclear whether that'll be enough, though.

Starmer could still be forced to resign or set a timetable for that.

Lauren Freyer, NPR News, London.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has one of the lowest approval ratings in history.

Some Labour candidates say that came up on doorsteps as they campaigned in local elections.

Starmer says he realizes some voters are... Frustrated with me.

Starmer announced new policies, nationalizing British steel, investing in apprenticeships.

He stopped short of saying he'll reverse Brexit, but said he'll put Britain at the, quote, heart of Europe.

One of the victors in last week's elections was the anti-immigrant Reform Party.

Starmer warned Britain would go down a, quote, dark path if dangerous opponents take power.

Lauren Frayer, NPR News, London.

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