Is the UK heading into a government crisis?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears to be hellbent on defending his position though over 100 of his own MPs want him to quit Read Full Article at RT.com
TL;DR
- Over 100 Labour MPs have called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign.
- Former Mayor Andy Burnham is seen as a potential successor, with MPs expecting him to challenge Starmer.
- Lord Charles Falconer stated Starmer has "absolutely no authority" and the situation is "unmaintainable."
- Starmer's supporters believe Burnham would lose support in a leadership contest.
- Starmer has stated he will contest any leadership challenge.
- Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn suggested the party is focusing on personalities rather than policies like welfare benefit threats and austerity.