Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership
Summary
Sir Keir Starmer said most Labour MPs support his leadership as Prime Minister and want to focus on running the country. He responded to criticism over security concerns related to his choice for UK ambassador to the US and said his main focus is on international conflicts, such as the wars in Ukraine and Iran.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer claims the majority of Labour MPs back him and want him to continue leading.
- There is speculation about a possible leadership challenge within the Labour Party.
- Security officials had concerns about vetting for his ambassador choice, Lord Mandelson.
- Starmer said he was not informed about the full extent of these security worries before approving the ambassador choice.
- He sacked the highest civil servant in the Foreign Office, Sir Olly Robbins, for not telling him about the safety concerns.
- Sir Olly Robbins said he only knew officials were "leaning against" approval, not that it was fully denied.
- Starmer wants to focus on major world issues, especially the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
- He stressed that these international conflicts are the most urgent problems facing the UK now.
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