Can Keir Starmer survive an attempt by Labour MPs to force him to resign? | BBC Newscast

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Today, more Labour MPs have called for Keir Starmer to step down, but is an actual leadership challenge imminent?

In a speech on Monday morning Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong, but the number of Labour MPs calling him to go continues to rise.

Dozens of MPs have urged Starmer either to step down immediately or set out a timetable for his departure. Adam, Chris and Alex discuss.

00:00 Keir Starmer’s Speech
04:29 What was the mood in the room of the speech?
07:38 Was the speech enough for Labour MPs?
10:12 Resignations begin and pressure stacks up
12:17 How Labour’s leadership rules actually work
14:55 Momentum builds but no challenger emerges
17:59 Who could move next and possible scenarios
23:52 The King’s Speech and what happens now

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