Keir Starmer refuses to rule out Lib Dem coalition after next election

Labour leader does rule out deal with SNP but dodges speculation on general election outcomes after local election wins

Keir Starmer has repeatedly refused to rule out a deal with the Liberal Democrats if Labour fails to win a majority at the next general election during an interview after last week’s local elections.

The Labour leader has said he is focused on securing a Labour majority government “with a workable majority”, which he believes is achievable based on the party’s performance in that vote.