Just stay out of the way, Keir! Unpopular Starmer keeps a low profile in local elections battlegrounds... as Scots Labour leader begs voters not to punish him for PM's dismal performance

Keir Starmer is keeping a low profile in local elections due to his unpopularity, while Scots Labour leader begs voters not to punish him for the PM's poor performance. The party is struggling with voter perception. Local elections are being held amidst this backdrop.