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An attempt by Keir Starmer’s allies to undercut a rival has forced into the open a party debate over whether to replace the prime minister.
Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s chief of staff, is suspected by some Labour MPs of briefing against cabinet members, although he has told colleagues that it is “categorically not true” and that while he had said that Starmer would fight any challenge, he thought such a move was very unlikely.
The Prime Minister was forced to condemn briefings against his Cabinet after reports about a possible Wes Streeting coup.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was forced Wednesday to address reports that rivals in his Labour Party are plotting to replace him as leader, just two weeks ahead of a government budget announcement that could worsen his already dire poll ratings.
SIR Keir Starmer has been dragged into a cronyism row after admitting he approved a top job for one of his donors. The Prime Minister last night expressed his “sincere regret” over the incident in
Since April, the party — and its leader — have become increasingly unpopular with the general public. The personal ratings of Starmer and his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, have plummeted. Reform UK was neck and neck with Labour in the polls in April but is now 13 points ahead.
Starmer said he had made an "unfortunate error" in confirming he was content with the appointment of David Kogan as the new football regulator chair
Sir Keir Starmer has surrendered leverage in future European Union negotiations with his 12-year fishing rights deal, peers have warned.