Mason: Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year

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Sir Keir Starmer is one of only two people alive to have led the Labour Party to a general election victory – and a 174 seat majority at that. Yet just 18 months later the recurring conversation at Westminster is whether he will still be prime minister this time next year. With devolved elections looming, internal unease growing and questions over Labour’s direction, the BBC's political editor says 2026 may prove decisive for the prime minister. BBC InDepth is the home of the best news analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. You can find more articles from InDepth - like this one - on the BBC News website and app. (Image: PA)