Politics · 10 May 2026
Labour minister says leadership change isn't the answer
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Following significant election setbacks, a Labour minister has dismissed calls for a change in party leadership. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insisted that a leadership contest is not the solution, believing Sir Keir Starmer will lead until 2029. The party lost almost 1,500 councillors in England and was also removed from power in Wales.
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