Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong as he seeks to avert leadership challenge

The prime minister, Keir Starmer, has said he will prove his doubters wrong as he warned Labour was facing 'very dangerous opponents' in a make-or-break speech, with leadership rivals on the brink of a challenge. The speech comes after Labour recorded historically poor election results, including coming third in Wales and failing to make progress in Scotland, as well as losing more than 1,500 councillors across England. Starmer said he was not prepared to resign because of the turmoil a leadership challenge would inflict on the country Keir Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong in make-or-break leadership speech