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The IndependentTuesday, 12 May 2026
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Cabinet ministers turn on PM and urge him to quit
Sir Keir insists he’ll ‘prove doubters wrong’ as he takes blame for election drubbing and pleads for calm – but government aides resign and more than 70 of his own MPs call on him to step down
The paper focuses on the structural breakdown of the Prime Minister's support base, highlighting specific numbers of dissenting MPs and cabinet resignations to quantify the pressure on his leadership.
Following an underperforming election result, the Prime Minister is facing a concerted effort from within his own party and cabinet to force his resignation.
“election drubbing”
“Highlighting acute leadership vulnerability”
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