Over 100 Labour MPs Back Starmer Amid Leadership Pressure

More than 100 Labour MPs have publicly declared their support for Sir Keir Starmer, asserting that "this is no time for a leadership contest" as the party grapples with internal divisions. The intervention comes as the Labour leader faces mounting pressure over his future, with a significant number of colleagues reportedly calling for his resignation.

Call for Unity

A group of 111 Labour MPs signed a letter urging unity and a focus on regaining public trust following a challenging period for the party. Their message underscores the need for collective effort "to deliver the change the country needs."

The letter stated: "Last week we had a devastatingly tough set of election results. It shows we have a hard job ahead to win back trust from the electorate. That job needs to start today – with all of us working together to deliver the change the country needs. We must focus on that. This is no time for a leadership contest."

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Complication Over Signature

However, the show of solidarity was complicated by Labour MP Rupa Huq, who denied signing the letter despite her name appearing on the list. Writing on X, the Ealing Central and Acton representative said: "Surprised to see my name on this list when I haven't either signed any letter supporting the PM or called for the PM to go?? Not very courteous of colleagues to put names down without their approval."