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More than 100 Labour MPs urge Starmer not to resign: ‘No time for a leadership contest’

The Independent·David Maddox·20 days ago
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Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Starmer admits 'incremental change won't cut it' as he pledges to fight on as prime minister More than 100 Labour MPs have signed a statement urging Sir Keir Starmer not to resign, asserting that “this is no time for a leadership contest” amidst the current political climate. Sir Keir Starmer is facing a significant leadership crisis, with four ministers resigning and over 80 Labour MPs publicly calling for his departure. Despite the pressure, Sir Keir has defiantly told his Cabinet that he “will not quit” and has urged them to back him during what is considered the biggest crisis of his premiership. Buckingham Palace has reportedly informed Sir Keir's officials that King Charles wishes to remain out of the Labour leadership crisis, particularly ahead of his ceremonial King's Speech in Parliament.…

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