"We cannot let a leadership contest plunge us into chaos - a challenge would 100% do that."
"Sir Keir sought to rally his quarrelling MPs behind a package of new laws, which he said would "end the status quo that has failed working people"."
"He promised reforms to areas including health, housing and immigration, before meeting ministers and MPs in Parliament."
"Streeting would need the support of 81 MPs to trigger a leadership contest under the Labour Party's rules. Streeting met the prime minister in No 10 Downing Street for less than 20 minutes on Wednesday morning, after days of intense speculation that he is preparing a bid to replace him."
Starmer warned ministers and MPs that a challenge to his leadership could plunge the country into chaos. He sought to rally support by presenting a radical package of new laws aimed at ending a status quo that has failed working people. The promised reforms cover health, housing, and immigration. He met ministers and MPs in Parliament after holding meetings with them earlier in the day. His position is under pressure after four ministers quit and dozens of Labour MPs urged him to resign, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting seen as a potential challenger. Streeting met Starmer at Downing Street for under 20 minutes, and supporters expected a leadership bid soon.
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