UK PM Starmer says local election results were "very tough"; reiterates he takes responsibility for election loss; reiterates he will not step down

COMMENTARY Will do and can do better in months and years ahead. Will prove doubters wrong. UK ECONOMYFundamentals of the UK economy are sound.UK EMPLOYMENTWill go further on investments in apprenticeships.BRITISH STEELLegislation will be brought forward this week to take full national ownership of British Steel.EU Brexit made UK weaker and took migration higher. At the next EU summit, he will rebuild UK's relationship with Europe.