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Labour Leaders Urge Unity Amid Calls for Starmer’s Resignation

4/10/2026

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Lucy Powell, Labour's Deputy Leader, warned Labour members against leadership challenges before May 7 elections, urging unity while addressing the Iran conflict.
Polling shows 64% of voters want Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resign, and 46% of Labour supporters favor his departure.
Andy Burnham, a potential leadership contender, was blocked from running in a recent by-election.
Angela Rayner criticized Labour direction, saying the party risks being seen as Establishment.

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Lucy Powell, Labour's Deputy Leader, warned Labour members against leadership challenges before May 7 elections, urging unity while addressing the Iran conflict.
Polling shows 64% of voters want Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resign, and 46% of Labour supporters favor his departure.
Andy Burnham, a potential leadership contender, was blocked from running in a recent by-election.
Angela Rayner criticized Labour direction, saying the party risks being seen as Establishment.