British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure after more than 60 lawmakers reportedly called for his resignation amid growing dissatisfaction within the ruling party.
The development marks one of the most serious internal challenges yet to Starmer’s leadership since taking office, with critics accusing his government of policy inconsistency and weak political direction.
According to reports, several Members of Parliament expressed frustration over the administration’s handling of key national issues, including the economy, immigration and public sector reforms.
Some lawmakers were said to have privately questioned Starmer’s ability to maintain party unity ahead of future electoral contests.
Despite the ongoing political backlash, Starmer, delivering a speech in London, has refused to resign, insisting he remains focused on governing and stabilising the party.
He admitted his government had made mistakes but maintained that it had still made the “big political choices right.”
“We have got things wrong, but we are getting the big decisions right,” he said, while insisting his leadership remained focused on delivering results.
Senior Labour figures have also added to the pressure.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner reportedly said “what we are doing isn’t working,” reflecting growing crisis within the party’s leaders.
Meanwhile, concerns were also raised over internal decisions, including criticism that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham “should never have been blocked” from standing as an MP.
Labour backbench MP Catherine West also pulled back from earlier calls for an immediate leadership challenge but urged Starmer to set a departure timeline, saying he should go by September.
