UK PM Starmer says he plans to remain in office despite crushing local elections defeat
•� � Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he plans to remain in office despite his ruling Labour Party suffering major losses in local elections.

•� � Local media report that some Labour members are calling for Starmer to step aside.

•� � Starmer appointed former prime minister Gordon Brown as global finance envoy.

•� � Brown has been credited with being a key part of international moves to shore up banks during the global financial crisis.