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Rival Labour factions understood to be discussing how to remove Keir Starmer as leader
UK NewsPolitics•April 26, 2026 at 8:22 PMNational

Rival Labour factions understood to be discussing how to remove Keir Starmer as leader

By Aletha Adu, Jessica Elgot and Pippa Crerar•The Guardian - UK News

Talk among MPs shifts from whether PM could be removed to possible processes for ‘transition’ as frustration growsLabour figures from across rival factions have begun circulating informal proposals for an “orderly transition” of power away from Keir Starmer, the Guardian understands.MPs have shifted discussions from speculating about whether the prime minister could be removed to how – including timelines, potential triggers and the mechanics of forcing a leadership contest. Continue reading...

Talk among MPs shifts from whether PM could be removed to possible processes for ‘transition’ as frustration grows

Labour figures from across rival factions have begun circulating informal proposals for an “orderly transition” of power away from Keir Starmer, the Guardian understands.

MPs have shifted discussions from speculating about whether the prime minister could be removed to how – including timelines, potential triggers and the mechanics of forcing a leadership contest.

Continue reading...

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