London, May 10:
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure within the Labour Party after a devastating local election defeat, with former minister Catherine West indicating she is prepared to challenge him for the party leadership.
West said she would step into the contest if no senior Labour figure was willing to take on Starmer, highlighting growing unease over the prime minister’s leadership and Labour’s declining popularity.
The warning comes just days after Labour suffered significant losses in local elections across England, intensifying criticism from MPs who fear the party is losing momentum and public confidence.
Despite the backlash, Starmer has insisted he remains focused on delivering his long-term agenda, arguing that rebuilding Britain and restoring trust in politics will take time
. Political analysts say West’s remarks could encourage other prominent Labour figures to consider leadership bids if dissatisfaction within the parliamentary party continues to grow.
For now, Starmer remains in office, but the public challenge from within his own party underscores the turbulent political climate facing the British prime minister.
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