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UK's Keir Starmer Under Pressure to Resign as Party Weighs Andy Burnham as Replacement
NYT > World News·Monday, 22 June 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing calls to resign, with an ally telling the BBC he was 'taking the time to think through what the political realities are today compared to last week.' The Labour Party is reportedly weighing whether the more popular Andy Burnham could take over. Burnham recently won a significant electoral contest, boosting his standing within the party.
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The UK is a major trade and diplomatic partner for India, and political instability in London could slow or complicate ongoing India-UK free trade agreement negotiations.
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