Starmer Dares UK Challengers to Take Him On in Play for Time

Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to buy himself a reprieve from efforts to oust him, after a high-stakes Cabinet meeting that ended with a public show of support from a handful of key allies.

In a meeting in Downing Street on Tuesday, Starmer sought to hold back the gathering calls for his resignation, according to people familiar with the matter. The premier asked ministers to see him individually to talk about his future, rather than having that discussion around the cabinet table, said the people, who asked not to be identified while sharing private conversations.