Starmer's Premiership in Peril After Cabinet Urge to Set Exit Plan
Two Ministers Resign as Over 80 Labour MPs Call for His Departure
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s premiership is in grave peril after a key member of his Cabinet told him to set out an exit plan following dire nationwide election results — and two ministers resigned. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood last night told Starmer to oversee an orderly transition of power and consider setting out a timeline for his departure. The PM hosted a weekly Cabinet meeting — and has told ministers the process for removing him “has not been triggered” and so he will continue. Loyalist ministers came out to echo that message just after. More than 80 Labour MPs have now called on Starmer to go. Communities Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh — a rising star from the 2024 Labour intake — became the first minister to quit Tuesday morning. Home Office Minister Jess Phillips followed Tuesday afternoon. Westminster eyes are on a potential intervention by health secretary and possible leadership challenger Wes Streeting, who was silent on exit from the Cabinet meeting Tuesday. Follow the POLITICO team for key moments and analysis on another dramatic day in British politics.
