Prime Minister Starmer appoints Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as advisers following election losses

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as an envoy for global finance and former deputy leader Harriet Harman as an adviser on social issues. The move follows significant electoral losses for the Labour Party, which saw 1,406 seats lost in municipal polls, the worst performance for a governing party since 1995. Despite calls from within his own party for him to resign, Starmer has confirmed he will remain in office. Gordon Brown, 75, is tasked with driving investment and improving relations with the European Union, while Harriet Harman, 75, will focus on addressing violence against women and economic inequality. The prime minister stated these appointments are essential to his strategy for national recovery and improving economic performance. Political analysts noted the defeat exceeds the 1,330 seats lost by the Conservative Party under Theresa May in 2019, who resigned shortly thereafter. Starmer aims to use this new leadership team to stabilize his administration and regain voter support. He insists that his focus remains on convincing the electorate that his government can improve their daily lives.