Labour MPs Turn Against PM Keir Starmer, Ministers Resign
Growing Backlash with Calls for Resignation and Leadership Timetable
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Multiple Labour MPs, including ministers, have turned against PM Keir Starmer, with four ministers resigning and over 80 MPs calling for his resignation amid leadership turmoil.
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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". Which ministers have resigned? Jess Phillips, safeguarding minister Zubir Ahmed, health minister Alex Davies-Jones, victims minister Miatta Fahnbulleh, minister for devolution, faith and communities Which Labour MPs have criticised Starmer's leadership? [List of MPs omitted for brevity in this response format]
