Heavy Labour losses in May could decide Starmer’s future – expert

Sir Keir Starmer’s party is on course for heavy losses at next year’s elections, potentially reigniting speculation about his future (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer’s future could be determined in May as a polling expert warned Labour faces nationwide losses at next year’s elections.

Lord Robert Hayward said the Prime Minister was on course for heavy losses in English council elections, as well as defeat in the Welsh Senedd and a “battering” in the Scottish Parliament on May 7 2026.