Starmer faces Tuesday deadline to resign as Labour peer declares he has 'no authority'
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David Maddox
Summary
Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign, with a senior Labour peer declaring he has 'absolutely no authority' and a hard deadline of Tuesday's cabinet meeting being reported. Despite Downing Street denying reports of an imminent departure timetable, allies of Andy Burnham are reportedly plotting to ensure a leadership challenge proceeds. Starmer has publicly insisted he will fight the challenge, but internal party tensions are escalating.
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bskyStarmer faces Tuesday deadline to resign as Labour peer declares he has 'no authority'independent.co.ukKey quotes
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The prime minister had 'absolutely no authority' and should go
He insisted he would fight a challenge
Allies of Andy Burnham are plotting to ensure
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