A Labour mutiny is gaining momentum following the party's disastrous local election results, with dozens of MPs pressuring Sir Keir Starmer to resign. The Prime Minister vowed to remain in his role for another eight years, describing his leadership as the beginning of a '10-year project of renewal'.
Starmer's Defensive Moves
In a bid to save his premiership, Starmer brought Labour veterans Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman back into government. However, backbencher Catherine West threatened to launch a 'stalking horse' leadership bid unless the Cabinet acts, with No10 reportedly nervous that anger could secure the 81 nominations needed to trigger a vote.
Election Fallout
The pressure follows Labour's loss of over 1,100 English council seats last week, as Reform and the Greens made significant gains in traditional Labour strongholds. Critics accuse Starmer of 'plunging the country into chaos' with the poor results.
Stay tuned for further developments as the political landscape shifts.
