Monday, May 18Monday, May 18Keir Starmer is facing a severe leadership crisis within the UK Labour Party, with nearly 90 Labour MPs calling for his resignation following a series of setbacks, including poor local election results and controversies such as the appointment of a Jeffrey Epstein associate as US ambassador. Starmer has resisted calls to step down, vowing to remain in power despite widespread unpopularity and ministerial resignations. Reports suggest he may resign soon amid growing turmoil .
Wes Streeting, the former Health Secretary, has emerged as a key contender to replace Starmer, confirming his leadership bid and positioning himself as a pro-EU candidate. Streeting has described Brexit as a "catastrophic mistake" and called for Britain to rejoin the EU, a stance that has reignited internal Labour divisions over Europe. His campaign has drawn criticism from rivals, including allies of Andy Burnham, who accuse Streeting of "reopening the Brexit war" .
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is also a frontrunner in the leadership race, with his camp advocating for a more cautious approach to Brexit. Burnham has signaled his intention to return to Parliament by standing in the Makerfield by-election, positioning himself as a unifying figure within the party. His allies have clashed with Streeting’s camp over the EU issue, deepening the Labour civil war .
The leadership contest has exposed sharp divisions within Labour over Brexit, with Streeting and Burnham both calling for Britain to rejoin the EU but differing in their approaches. Streeting’s bold stance has drawn both support and backlash, while Burnham’s camp has accused him of destabilizing the party by revisiting a contentious issue .
Jeremy Corbyn, though not directly involved in the current leadership race, remains a polarizing figure within Labour, with his legacy on Brexit and party unity still influencing internal debates. His past leadership and stance on Europe continue to shape the party’s divisions [implied context].
> Background: **Wes Streeting challenges Keir Starmer for Labour leadership, backing EU re-entry.** — *16 hours ago*
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UK leadership crisis: Keir Starmer is a lame duck Prime Minister says former Labour adviser Its been a tumultuous week for Britains Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, who is facing a leadership crisis. Following a chaotic week in which nearly 90 Labour MPs called on Starmer to resign, along with a series of ministerial resignations, the Prime Minister is clinging on to power. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he would stand in any leadership contest, while Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is plotting a return to Parliament after confirming he will stand in the Makerfield by-election. To discuss the unfolding events, France 24s Gavin Lee is joined by Karl Hansen, former Labour adviser and political writer for Tribune Magazine.
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gdelt bot · about 13 hours ago
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