top
Starmer warns leadership contest would 'plunge us into chaos' in pleas to ministers and MPs
Key takeaways
- Sir Keir sought to rally his quarrelling MPs behind a package of new laws, which he said would "end the status quo that has failed working people".
- He promised reforms to areas including health, housing and immigration, before meeting ministers and MPs in Parliament.
- Sir Keir is battling to save his job after four ministers quit and dozens of Labour MPs urged him to resign, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting thought to be plotting a leadership challenge.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Media Embattled Sir Keir Starmer has warned his ministers and MPs a challenge against his leadership could "plunge us into chaos", after attempting to win them over with what he called a "radical" plan to change the country.
Sir Keir sought to rally his quarrelling MPs behind a package of new laws, which he said would "end the status quo that has failed working people".
He promised reforms to areas including health, housing and immigration, before meeting ministers and MPs in Parliament.
Article preview — originally published by BBC News. Full story at the source.
Read full story on BBC News →
More top stories
Also covered by
Financial Times
Starmer prepares to fight leadership bid by Streeting
BBC Politics
Streeting allies expect leadership challenge against Starmer
The Guardian
Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer
Investing.com
PM Starmer’s leadership woes overshadow parliament’s grand reopening
Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from BBC News alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place.
Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop