With Keir Starmer premiership on the brink, British government debt, currency and stocks fall

British government debt, currency, and stocks have fallen amid speculation over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. The yield on the 10-year U.K. government bond rose to 5.10%, while the British pound dropped 0.5% to $1.3543. The FTSE 100 index fell 0.6%. Starmer faces pressure after local election losses, with 78 Labour MPs calling for his resignation. Analysts warn that a new prime minister could lead to aggressive spending policies, increasing government borrowing costs and interest rates. Starmer insists he will remain in office despite the challenges.