politics
Starmer faces fight to survive as Streeting and Rayner eye leadership bids
Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call on him to quit
TL;DR
- Keir Starmer's leadership is under threat after significant losses in local elections.
- Around 40 Labour MPs are demanding Starmer set a date to step down.
- Potential leadership rivals Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner are reportedly preparing for a contest.
- Supporters of Andy Burnham are also advocating for Starmer's resignation.
- Starmer is scheduled to give a speech on Monday promising to address key national challenges.
- Some MPs are attempting to trigger a leadership contest through a 'stalking horse' challenge.
- Angela Rayner has called for significant change within the party and acknowledged that current strategies are not working.
- There is a 'febrile mood' in the Labour party, with many MPs expressing dissatisfaction with Starmer's response to the crisis.