POLL: Who do you trust most to lead the country? Keir Starmer or Angela Rayner?
A poll asks who readers trust most to lead the country, Keir Starmer or Angela Rayner, amid speculation that Rayner could challenge Starmer's leadership after Labour's expected poor performance in local elections. Labour MPs are discussing plans to push for Starmer to set a resignation date if the local elections are a disaster.
Speculation is growing that Angela Rayner could challenge Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party after the local elections on Thursday. Allies of Rayner are confident she could gain the support of 81 MPs needed to launch a coup. Rumours are also circulating about potential challenges from Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Labour MPs are reportedly discussing plans to push for Starmer to set a resignation date in an open letter if the local elections are a disaster. Starmer has urged his party not to descend into political infighting, warning against repeating the Tory mistake. The Prime Minister is clinging to power ahead of the local elections, where Labour is expected to face a drubbing.
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