Starmer Insists May Local Elections Are Not A 'Referendum' On His Government

Keir Starmer speaking to Laura Kuenssberg on BBC One

Keir Starmer has brushed off concerns he could face a leadership challenge after the May local elections.

The prime minister has overseen a nosedive in his personal ratings while Labour has also taken a beating in the polls over the last 18 months amid economic stagnation and a multitude of policy U-turns.

Speculation he could be kicked out of office if his party suffers in the forthcoming elections in Scotland, Wales and England in May has been rife.