British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure to announce a departure date after Labour suffered devastating losses in English local council elections, losing over 1,400 seats. The party also crashed out of significant votes in Welsh and Scottish parliament elections, marking a dramatic collapse in electoral support across the UK.

Some UK elections will be held today. SBS News visited Wales to gauge the mood of voters Millions of voters across Great Britain are heading to the polls today, with elections for the Welsh and Scottish parliaments as well as dozens of English councils. It’s seen as a key test for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership could be challenged if the results are as bad for his Labour party as polls predict.