25-05-2025
Labour's ‘soft left' plan to replace Keir Starmer as PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge amid growing discontent within the Labour Party.
His recent U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts and controversial migration policies have fueled the rebellion, particularly among the "soft left."
Allies of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner are urging her to contest the leadership, while Starmer faces criticism for his stance on Israel and welfare cuts.
The party is trailing behind Reform UK in polls, with Labour voters defecting to the Lib Dems and Greens.
May 2026 is seen as a potential turning point for Starmer's leadership, with upcoming elections in Scotland, Wales, and England posing a crucial test.
