In a surprise move, Housing Secretary Steve Reed has publicly acknowledged that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing unpopularity, but is urging Labour party members to rally behind their leader. Reed, a close ally and one of Starmer's most loyal cabinet members, expressed concerns that the party should avoid a leadership crisis, reminiscent of the Conservative Party's struggles after the departure of Boris Johnson. Despite the prime minister's low approval ratings, Reed believes that no one within the party has the necessary support to mount a successful challenge to Starmer's leadership. As Labour navigates a tumultuous time in British politics, Reed's comments suggest a growing sense of unity within the party, but also raise questions about the prime minister's ability to turn around his struggling administration.
Housing secretary Steve Reed says no one has numbers for challenge and Labour should row in behind prime ministerOne of Keir Starmer’s closest allies in the cabinet has conceded that the prime minister is “unpopular” but has insisted Labour should not repeat the same pattern of changing leaders that damaged the Conservatives.The housing secretary, Steve Reed, one of Starmer’s most loyal ministers and staunch defenders, told broadcasters on Friday that no one had the numbers to challenge him and the party should come together behind the prime minister. Continue reading...
