Cabinet in secret talks over who should tell Starmer to quit
Senior Cabinet members are having secret discussions about telling UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit, with some suggesting Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood should deliver the message. Starmer has vowed to fight on despite losing support from some of his allies and facing potential losses in the upcoming local elections.
Senior Cabinet members are discussing who should tell UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood being considered for the task. The discussions come after a difficult week for Starmer, during which his senior ministerial team offered only qualified public support. Some of Starmer's supporters have given up on him entirely, with a Cabinet aide stating that the current situation is "not survivable". Potential losses in the local elections on May 7 have added to the pressure, with some polls suggesting Labour could lose over 2,000 council seats. Starmer has said he will not quit and will fight on if challenged. His allies are planning a fightback, with discussions at his country retreat, Chequers, on May 10.
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