British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a significant political crisis following disappointing local election results, leading to calls for his resignation from over 90 Labour lawmakers. The situation escalated with the resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who suggested that Starmer should facilitate a leadership contest. However, no formal challenge has been initiated, as Labour Party rules require a challenger to secure backing from at least 20% of Labour MPs—a process that is currently unformalized. If Starmer were to resign, he would remain in a caretaker role until a new leader is elected, which could take several weeks. The Labour leadership contest involves a two-stage process where MPs nominate candidates, followed by a vote among party members. Importantly, a change in leadership does not automatically lead to a general election, as Labour holds a parliamentary majority. The next general election must occur by August 2029, but a sitting prime minister can call for an earlier election if they choose. The immediate focus remains on whether Starmer can navigate the internal party dissent and maintain his position.