Concerns are brewing within the Labour Party about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, with some senior aides hinting that he may be facing a plot to remove him as UK Prime Minister.
According to sources close to the prime minister, Health Secretary Wes Streeting is building significant support among his colleagues to take on Starmer. Unnamed allies of the prime minister have reportedly told media outlets that they are preparing for a potential leadership challenge in just 18 months - before Starmer's premiership has even reached its two-year mark.
However, it appears that Streeting has denied these claims, stating that he is not challenging Starmer and that any efforts to do so would be "reckless" and "dangerous". He also suggested that Starmer should take responsibility for finding those who are behind the briefing against him before taking action himself.
The Labour Party's internal strife has led to a media storm, with some calling on Starmer to take decisive action to address the rumors of a plot. Starmer has responded by saying that briefings against ministers are "completely unacceptable" and that he will not tolerate such behavior from his team.
Despite this, polls suggest that Starmer's popularity is in decline. A recent YouGov survey found that only 27% of respondents think he should continue as Labour Party leader, with many blaming his leadership style for the party's woes.
The situation has also drawn criticism from opposition parties. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called Starmer a "weak prime minister at war with his own cabinet", while Reform UK's head of policy Zia Yusuf warned that Labour members could choose their next leader, potentially leading to Ed Miliband being crowned the new PM.
With just two weeks to go before the autumn budget, which has sparked intense speculation over potential tax increases, some are worried that Starmer's leadership could be derailed by internal power struggles. The budget is seen as a key test of the prime minister's ability to deliver on Labour's election promises and restore public trust in the party.
Starmer's woes have also been exacerbated by issues such as migration, which has led to criticism from far-right groups like Reform UK. His government's attempts to address the issue through deals with France have been met with skepticism, while the recent accidental prison releases have further eroded his authority.
Meanwhile, the economy remains a pressing concern for Starmer, with new figures showing slow growth and inflation stuck at 3.8%. As the prime minister struggles to respond to these challenges, it is unclear whether he will be able to stem the tide of opposition and secure his position as Labour leader - let alone UK Prime Minister.
According to sources close to the prime minister, Health Secretary Wes Streeting is building significant support among his colleagues to take on Starmer. Unnamed allies of the prime minister have reportedly told media outlets that they are preparing for a potential leadership challenge in just 18 months - before Starmer's premiership has even reached its two-year mark.
However, it appears that Streeting has denied these claims, stating that he is not challenging Starmer and that any efforts to do so would be "reckless" and "dangerous". He also suggested that Starmer should take responsibility for finding those who are behind the briefing against him before taking action himself.
The Labour Party's internal strife has led to a media storm, with some calling on Starmer to take decisive action to address the rumors of a plot. Starmer has responded by saying that briefings against ministers are "completely unacceptable" and that he will not tolerate such behavior from his team.
Despite this, polls suggest that Starmer's popularity is in decline. A recent YouGov survey found that only 27% of respondents think he should continue as Labour Party leader, with many blaming his leadership style for the party's woes.
The situation has also drawn criticism from opposition parties. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called Starmer a "weak prime minister at war with his own cabinet", while Reform UK's head of policy Zia Yusuf warned that Labour members could choose their next leader, potentially leading to Ed Miliband being crowned the new PM.
With just two weeks to go before the autumn budget, which has sparked intense speculation over potential tax increases, some are worried that Starmer's leadership could be derailed by internal power struggles. The budget is seen as a key test of the prime minister's ability to deliver on Labour's election promises and restore public trust in the party.
Starmer's woes have also been exacerbated by issues such as migration, which has led to criticism from far-right groups like Reform UK. His government's attempts to address the issue through deals with France have been met with skepticism, while the recent accidental prison releases have further eroded his authority.
Meanwhile, the economy remains a pressing concern for Starmer, with new figures showing slow growth and inflation stuck at 3.8%. As the prime minister struggles to respond to these challenges, it is unclear whether he will be able to stem the tide of opposition and secure his position as Labour leader - let alone UK Prime Minister.
just thinkin, if Starmer's got so many ppl doubtin' him already at 2 yrs in, whats gonna happen when hes actually facin a leadership challenge? 
its like he needs to take control of the narrative himself instead of waitin for it to build against him. 
I'm worried that if he can't turn things around, his popularity'll just keep droppin' and Labour'll be stuck in neutral 
Starmer seems to be handling it well, but the criticism from opposition parties and even some within his own party is taking its toll. 
he needs 2 just chill & let his gov run itself u cant force people 2 like u, u have 2 earn their trust 
there r ppl who think hes losin his grip & some of his advisors might even be tryna take him down 
anywayz starmer needs 2 get his act 2gthr b4 its 2 late. 27% approval rating? thats pretty low 
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. It's not like he's the only one with problems - have you seen the state of the economy lately? Slow growth, inflation stuck at 3.8%... that's not exactly stellar 
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. I mean, she's got her own issues to deal with, like that whole Brexit debacle 
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). Give Starmer a break, guys!
... what does it say about our society that we're more interested in who's gonna be in power than actual policy? 
. and honestly, i'm low-key rooting for ed miliband to become the new pm - at least he's got some real leadership skills