News · 12 May 2026
Starmer tells cabinet leadership challenge not triggered
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Keir Starmer faces growing pressure on his leadership following very poor election outcomes and two junior ministers stepping down today. He informed his cabinet no leadership contest was underway, even though over 80 Labour MPs publicly called for his resignation. Allies of Andy Burnham also met to discuss forcing Starmer to set a departure timetable.
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