Keir Starmer’s terrible to-do list: MPs, cost of living, and looming local elections
Keir Starmer faces mounting political challenges as internal party tensions, civil service frustrations, and upcoming local elections threaten his leadership. His handling of the Mandelson vetting scandal has strained relations with key institutions, while a three-line whip on Labour MPs signals growing pressure within No 10. With public opinion likely to be tested in the forthcoming elections, Starmer must quickly clarify his political strategy to maintain power.
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Independent TVShowing now | In The Room31:05Helen MacNamara & Cleo WatsonThursday 30 April 2026 10:12 BSTBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/in-the-room/keir-starmer-mandelson-in-the-room-podcast-b2967852.html","title":"In The Room | Keir Starmer has written himself a nightmare to-do list"}}Keir Starmer’s terrible to-do list: MPs, cost of living, and looming local electionsHis own MPs are turning on him, the civil service is raging at him, and at next week’s local elections, the public will have the opportunity to express their views on Keir Starmer and his Labour party.
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