Labour Leadership Crisis Deepens: 103 MPs Defy Calls for Starmer to Step Down A growing rift within the Labour Party has come to a head, as over 100 MPs have signed a statement urging party leader Keir Starmer to remain in his position, despite calls from more than 80 of his colleagues to quit UK politics. The letter, coordinated by Labour backbenchers and signed by 103 MPs, including key parliamentary private secretaries, is seen as a significant show of support for Starmer's leadership. The move is a clear rebuke to those who have been calling for his resignation, with some even floating the possibility of a leadership contest. As the party grapples with internal divisions, Starmer has maintained that he will not stand down unless a formal leadership contest is triggered, leaving the future of his leadership hanging in the balance.
Supporters of PM say it shows he has majority backing after more than 80 MPs call on him to quitUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?More than 100 Labour MPs have signed a statement saying this is “no time for a leadership contest”, as Keir Starmer told his cabinet he would not stand down while a formal leadership contest had not been triggered.The letter, coordinated by backbenchers, has been signed by 103 MPs, including parliamentary private secretaries. Organisers say it did not come from No 10, though MPs said it had been circulated by government whips. Continue reading...
