Starmer faces perilous 24 hours as Streeting preparing for leadership bid
Summary
Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, is under pressure after poor results in local elections. Some party members want him to resign soon, while others, including Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner, may consider running for leadership if Starmer steps down.Key Facts
- Labour lost support in recent local elections to smaller parties like Reform UK and the Greens.
- Around 40 Labour MPs have urged Starmer to resign or set a clear exit date.
- Wes Streeting is preparing for a possible leadership bid but has not officially challenged Starmer yet.
- Catherine West plans to challenge Starmer on Monday if he does not set a timetable to resign.
- Angela Rayner called for a change in direction within Labour and criticized party culture and economic policies.
- Some party members want Ed Miliband to run as an alternative candidate on the left.
- Labour cabinet ministers have shown mixed reactions, with some expressing loyalty but frustration.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defended Starmer despite the election losses and public dissatisfaction.
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