Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering.

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering.

Labour MPs, including loyal ministers, are urging Keir Starmer to change quickly after disastrous elections. The party lost to Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski, leading to increasing internal criticism. Starmer acknowledged mistakes and announced changes, including the engagement of Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as unpaid advisers.

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