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Labour Leadership Challenge Brewing

Updated 2026-05-10 02:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

A Labour MP has threatened to challenge Keir Starmer for leadership by Monday. The move has raised eyebrows in Westminster and could destabilize the party.

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BBC News

Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat?

Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.

2026-05-10 00:25 UTC

BBC News

Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet

Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest.

2026-05-10 00:44 UTC