Starmer clings on as prime minister after challenging rivals to put up or shut up

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"And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. A defiant Keir Starmer has clung on to power for now despite four ministers quitting his government and more than 90 Labour MPs calling for him to go as the divisions grew deeper within Labour."

"Another 100 MPs signed a letter supporting him to stay on, urging the party to work together to deliver the change the country needs and warning: This is no time for a leadership contest. Without a direct challenger, the embattled prime minister refused to go as he called on his would-be rivals to put up or shut up. Confronting cabinet members on Tuesday morning for the first time since last week's disastrous local election results, he made it clear that someone needed to challenge him if they want him removed."

"Instead, Sir Keir plans to plough ahead with Wednesday's King's Speech and the State Opening of Parliament, and a pledge to deliver on the promise of change. Keir Starmer is clinging on to the leadership despite the resignation of four ministers on Tuesday (PA Wire) A bruising day for the prime minister in Westminster began with all eyes on health secretary Wes Streeting, whose supporters ha"

The Independent describes its mission to send journalists to cover developing stories across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing separating facts from messaging. It says donations support reporting by enabling journalists to speak to both sides and maintain trust across the political spectrum. It also states that it does not use paywalls, arguing that quality journalism should be available to everyone. The text then shifts to UK politics, describing Keir Starmer clinging to leadership despite four ministers quitting and more than 90 Labour MPs calling for him to go. Another 100 MPs sign a letter urging unity and warning against a leadership contest. Starmer refuses to step down without a direct challenger and plans to proceed with the King’s Speech and the State Opening of Parliament.

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