Britain’s Starmer refuses to quit as PM, challenges Labour Party rebels to oust him

The prime minister has defiantly doubled down, insisting he would remain in office despite mounting demands to step down after disastrous election results.

LONDON — Take your best shot.

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That was British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s defiant message Tuesday to a growing rebellion within his Labour Party.

More than 80 Labour lawmakers have called for Starmer to step down or say when he will depart, including several members of his inner government Cabinet.