A caucus of more than 100 lawmakers on the left wing of Britain’s governing Labour Party called for a “new economic framework” with less “caution” on fiscal policy, in an apparent attempt to change direction if Keir Starmer quits as prime minister.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer dug his heels in Tuesday and defied widespread calls to resign. Teetering under pressure from a Trump ally, British voters — and now senior members of his own party — Starmer vowed to keep fighting for his political life in the wake of a damaging electoral thumping.

The 2026 elections are shaping up to be a seismic moment for politics in the UK. Across England’s local elections, Labour is facing up to a devastating result while Reform UK has picked up hundreds of seats. Throughout the day as results come in from across England, Scotland and Wales, our panel is providing context, analysis and expert insights.

The Green Party also won control of several local councils, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign.

Opinion polls before the election suggested that the right-wing anti-immigration Reform U.K. party and the center-left Plaid Cymru would battle for the top spot in Wales.

Sir Keir's planned speech on Monday could also signal his intention to "betray Brexit with a plan to save himself", according to the Express. The paper also features a beaming Alan Carr holding a golden Bafta aloft, after his victory on The Celebrity Traitors was named the year's most memorable TV moment at Sunday night's awards.

British energy minister Ed Miliband has told cabinet ministers he would be prepared to run for the Labour Party leadership if health minister Wes Streeting moved to trigger an imminent contest, the Times newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure after multiple ministerial resignations and growing rebellion within the Labour Party following heavy local election losses.