"Cabinet ministers have warned that any attempt to oust Keir Starmer after a potentially disastrous set of election results would unleash chaos for the party that would not be easily overcome."
"Labour faces losing more than 1,500 council seats across England, a struggle for second place in Scotland and the prospect of losing Wales after a century of domination."
"While they would discourage any coup against Starmer now, they did not expect him to lead the party into the next election."
"The appetite inside the cabinet for a leadership contest is severely limited, even among those ministers who believe that he will step down before the 2029 general election."
Cabinet ministers have cautioned Labour MPs against trying to remove Keir Starmer following expected poor election results. Despite the prime minister's commitment to remain in office, tensions among backbenchers are high. Many ministers doubt Starmer's ability to lead into the next election, with concerns about his personal brand. Labour risks losing significant council seats and facing challenges in Scotland and Wales. While some speculate on leadership succession, the cabinet's appetite for a contest is limited, emphasizing the need to avoid chaos.
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