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Starmer Faces Leadership Challenge Amid Labour Turmoil

11/14/2025

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer may face a leadership challenge in January amid government turmoil.
MPs express concerns over low polling, with some noting a 20% nomination threshold.
Chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is blamed for damaging briefings against Wes Streeting.
Starmer says he will address responsible parties and denies Downing Street-originated briefings.
Calls for an investigation into Labour communications chief Tim Allan arise over conflicts of interest, which Labour denies.

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer may face a leadership challenge in January amid government turmoil.
MPs express concerns over low polling, with some noting a 20% nomination threshold.
Chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is blamed for damaging briefings against Wes Streeting.
Starmer says he will address responsible parties and denies Downing Street-originated briefings.
Calls for an investigation into Labour communications chief Tim Allan arise over conflicts of interest, which Labour denies.