Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet
Summary
Labour MP Catherine West has said she will start a leadership contest for the Labour Party if no cabinet minister challenges Sir Keir Starmer by Monday. This comes after Labour's poor election results, with West suggesting the cabinet should reorganize and choose a better communicator to lead.Key Facts
- Catherine West wants a leadership challenge if no cabinet member steps forward by Monday.
- To trigger a contest, 20% of Labour MPs (81 people) must support her; currently, 10 MPs back her.
- West prefers a cabinet reshuffle over a leadership election, with Starmer possibly moving to an international role.
- Labour suffered heavy losses in recent local and regional elections across England, Wales, and Scotland.
- Around 30 Labour MPs have publicly called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign or set a departure timetable.
- Cabinet Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds warned that frequent leadership changes cause instability.
- West acknowledged that Starmer has done good work on foreign policy but is weaker on domestic issues.
- The Labour Party lost many council seats, and Reform UK and the Greens gained in key areas.
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