Number of Labour MPs calling for Starmer's resignation rises to 70
Kyiv • UNN
Seventy Labour Party MPs have called on Keir Starmer to resign. Party Chair Anna Turley expressed support for the Prime Minister.
In the United Kingdom, 70 Labour Party MPs have already publicly called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign or announce a timetable for his departure. This was reported by the BBC, according to UNN.
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According to the broadcaster, the number of critics within the party continues to grow following last week's local elections. The BBC took into account MPs who made relevant statements publicly or in interviews.
Party Chair declares support for Starmer
Despite internal criticism, Labour Party Chair Anna Turley stated that she continues to support Starmer as Prime Minister.
In a post on the social network X, she noted that she is "proud" of Starmer, his work as head of government, and his leadership of the party.
This difficult moment is not about giving up, but about stepping forward
She also added that she supports the Prime Minister's intentions to continue implementing the government's political program and to "bring hope and opportunity to the country."