MPs from Labour’s left to urge Ed Miliband to consider leadership bid
Summary
Some Labour Party members in the UK are urging Ed Miliband to consider running for party leader after poor election results. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal challenges but says he will stay in office to avoid political chaos.Key Facts
- Labour performed poorly in recent elections, losing many council seats and power in Wales.
- Some Labour MPs want Starmer to set a date to step down as leader.
- Catherine West, a Labour MP, said she might run if no cabinet ministers do by Monday.
- Andy Burnham is supported by some as a replacement but would need to win a new parliamentary seat first.
- Wes Streeting is rumored to consider a leadership run but denies it.
- Ed Miliband is now seen as a possible leader by the party’s left wing.
- Starmer appointed Gordon Brown as global finance envoy and Harriet Harman as adviser on women’s issues to help rebuild the party.
- Starmer insists he will not resign, saying leaving now would cause chaos.
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