US EditionWhy Morgan McSweeney's Resignation Matters for Sir Keir Starmer
Starmer faces a leadership test amid falling poll ratings and a by-election in Gorton and Denton on Feb 26 that could signal further Labour losses, analysts say.
- On Monday, Morgan McSweeney's departure leaves Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader, without his key lieutenant, exposing his increasingly precarious position.
- Historically, McSweeney long served as the strategist who persuaded Labour Party members and helped position Sir Keir for leadership success, but his departure now leaves Starmer exposed.
- There is no formal confidence mechanism, and any challenger must secure support from 80 MPs, while No 10 focuses on the 37 Scottish Labour MPs concerned about Starmer's impact.
- Senior figures floated as replacements include Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, whose route was blocked by Labour's national executive committee, limiting his immediate candidacy.
- A by-election on February 26 could see The Greens or Reform UK claim Gorton and Denton, while May local and devolved elections risk losing Wales and could trigger a move against Sir Keir.
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'Britons have had enough!' Reform UK Chair tears into 'toxic' Keir Starmer as pressure mounts on PM to resign
Reform UK's Chairman has said Britons have "had enough" of the Labour Government, as pressure mounts on Sir Keir Starmer to resign.Speaking to GB News, Dr David Bull hit out at the "toxic" Prime Minister and said he is "struggling to maintain control" of the Labour Party.Despite calls from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to resign, a No10 spokesman has assured Sir Keir is "getting on with the job in hand" and "delivering change across the cou…
Who is Keir Starmer without Morgan McSweeney?
Following a “tsunami of pressure” from Labour MPs, Keir Starmer has lost his right-hand man and the architect of his rise to become prime minister, said Anne McElvoy in The i Paper.“Outraged” by the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite his known links with Jeffrey Epstein, as well as a broader “autocratic culture in No. 10”, the MPs’ ire was directed, in part, at Downing Street chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.Following his res…
Evening Standard
Morgan McSweeney out, what next for Sir Keir Starmer?
The exit of the Prime Minister’s closest aide leaves Sir Keir’s position in increased jeopardy.
Basingstoke Gazette
Starmer in position of ‘complete weakness’, says Swinney
Pressure is continuing to mount on the Prime Minister despite the resignation of his chief aide Morgan McSweeney.
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