General · 9 May 2026
Over 20 Labour MPs blame Keir Starmer for losses
Labour's recent poor election results have sparked significant internal criticism of its leader, Sir Keir Starmer. Over 20 Labour MPs publicly called for him to resign or set a departure date by late Friday evening. Some MPs reported voters found Starmer "toxic," with a senior figure noting blame in Wales, though his cabinet colleagues are publicly reinforcing support.
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