Close Starmer ally asked what PM is thinking this morning as leadership crisis grows

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Starmer is facing crunch day as Cabinet ministers tell him to consider position. Labour lost almost 1,500 English councillors in last week's local elections, faced a near wipe-out in Wales, and went backwards in Scotland. Seats were lost all over the country to Reform and the Greens, with dramatic results such as in Wakefield, where Labour lost 56 seats, and Reform gained 58. But others from across the party – going far beyond his usual critics on the left – continued to demand his resignation. Broadcast on 12/05/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments.

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