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.