Labour MPs Call for Keir Starmer's Resignation
Four ministers have resigned as criticism of the Prime Minister grows
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Labour MPs are calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, with four ministers resigning and over 80 MPs criticizing his leadership
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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. Meanwhile separately, 100 backbenchers and junior ministers have signed a statement saying this is "no time for a leadership contest".
