Here’s what makes Keir Starmer so sure he will still be Prime Minister next year

Keir Starmer speaking to Laura Kuenssberg on her BBC show (Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire)

This year is likely to contain a wealth of potential dangers for Sir Keir Starmer – and he has chosen to start it with a bullish interview on the BBC.

The Prime Minister is heading into 2026 with record low approval ratings and near-constant chatter about who in his party might replace him if things don’t improve.

Local elections in May are expected to be catastrophic for Labour, providing...