Ex-minister Catherine West threatens to challenge UK PM Starmer
Catherine West, a Labour MP and ex-minister, has issued a challenge to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, indicating she will run for leadership if no other candidates come forward by Monday. This announcement comes on the heels of Labour's most significant local election loss since 1995, prompting over 20 lawmakers to demand Starmer's resignation. To strengthen his leadership, Starmer has brought in former prime minister Gordon Brown and ex-deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman as advisers. Speaking on BBC Radio, West confirmed her intention to announce her candidacy on Monday if no one else steps up. Starmer, however, has maintained he will not resign, asserting it is not the appropriate course of action.
Key facts
- Catherine West is a former minister and Labour lawmaker.
- She threatened to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership if no one else does by Monday.
- Labour suffered its worst local election defeat since 1995.
- Over 20 lawmakers have called for Starmer's resignation.
- Starmer appointed Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as advisers.
- West made her statement on BBC Radio.
- Starmer said he will not stand down.
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- Labour Party
- BBC Radio
- UK Parliament
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- United Kingdom