UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to remain in office after facing mounting leadership pressure within the Labour Party, following calls for his resignation from Anas Sarwar, Leader of Scottish Labour.
Speaking to Labour MPs, Starmer said he would not abandon his mandate, emphasising the government’s focus on national reform and countering the rise of Reform UK. Cabinet members later publicly reaffirmed support, helping stabilise market concerns.
The leadership dispute intensified after revelations involving Lord Peter Mandelson, the UK Ambassador to the United States, and subsequent resignations among senior Downing Street officials.
Key developments:
• Anas Sarwar criticised government performance and urged Starmer to step down.
• Health Secretary Wes Streeting denied coordinating with Sarwar amid leadership speculation.
• Tim Allan, Director of Communications, and Morgan McSweeney, Chief of Staff, resigned.
• Cabinet Secretary Sir Chris Wormald is reportedly negotiating departure.
• Sterling weakened and borrowing costs rose before cabinet backing calmed markets.
• Starmer is expected to attend the Munich Security Conference, reinforcing UK global engagement.
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