More than 100 Labour MPs publicly back Prime Minister Keir Starmer and argue that there is “no time for a leadership contest.” According to multiple reports, Starmer has told his cabinet that he will not stand down while no formal leadership contest has been triggered. The MPs’ statement is coordinated by backbenchers and is reported to have been signed by 103 members, including parliamentary private secretaries.
Other Labour MPs have previously called for Starmer to quit, and the statement is presented as a response to that pressure, with supporters saying it indicates he has majority backing in Parliament. The outlets also report that the letter was circulated via government whips, though organisers say it did not originate from No 10.
Overall, the reports describe an internal Labour Party dispute focused on whether Starmer should face a leadership challenge, with the signatories urging party leaders to avoid a contest until formal procedures are triggered.
