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Embattled Starmer holds crunch talks with Streeting before King’s Speech

The Independent·David Maddox·23 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 Health secretary leaves No10 after showdown talks with Starmer Wes Streeting held a brief meeting with Keir Starmer at No10 Downing Street following allegations of a Labour rebellion. The meeting took place ahead of King Charles’ speech at the state opening of Parliament, with Buckingham Palace reportedly advising against involving the monarch in Labour's leadership crisis. Several Labour MPs, including Jess Phillips and junior minister Miatta Fahnbulleh, have resigned and urged Sir Keir to set a timetable for his departure, with at least 80 MPs calling for a leadership change. Despite the calls for his resignation, Sir Keir Starmer has defiantly told his Cabinet he 'will not quit' and urged their support. Conversely, over 100 Labour MPs have signed a statement backing Sir Keir Starmer, asserting that 'this is no time for a leadership contest'.…

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