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Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?
Key takeaways
- A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with some calling for him to resign and others urging him to set out a timetable for his departure.
- Four ministers, including Home Office Minister Jess Phillips, have resigned.
- Labour's process for removing a leader requires 81 MPs to back a single challenger.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Cachella Smith PA Media. A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with some calling for him to resign and others urging him to set out a timetable for his departure.
Four ministers, including Home Office Minister Jess Phillips, have resigned.
Labour's process for removing a leader requires 81 MPs to back a single challenger. Although there are more than 80 calling for the prime minister's resignation, there is currently no unified support for one specific opponent.
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