Keir Starmer chaos newest as full checklist of Labour MPs calling for him to stop revealed

Dozens of Labour MPs have now publicly called for Keir Starmer to quit as pressure mounts on the Prime Minister

Dozens of Labour MPs have now openly demanded Keir Starmer’s resignation as the pressure on the PM intensifies. Mr Starmer gave a crucial speech on Monday morning promising to improve – but left many of his MPs unconvinced he should remain in post. The Prime Minister is facing a precarious fight to win back his MPs as his allies attempt to quell the threat of a revolt.

Following his address, former Foreign Office minister Catherine West urged MPs to back her call for Mr Starmer to step aside. She claimed the PM’s promises were “too little, too late”.

By Monday’s close, nearly 70 MPs had publicly demanded the PM’s departure. Five MPs resigned their roles as parliamentary private secretaries (PPS), while another urged Mr Starmer to establish “a clear timetable for his departure in September or shortly after”. All six have been replaced.

In recent days, No10 has been shaken by high-profile MPs and allies of the PM calling for a leadership change. These included former Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons – who previously led pro-Starmer think-tank Labour Together. He stated the party leader had “lost the country” and encouraged him to set out a timetable for his exit, reports the Mirror.

And Chris Curtis, who heads the Labour Growth Group, expressed his disbelief that the PM had proposed a plan with the transformation the country requires. Veteran MP Clive Betts, who has served as an MP for over three decades, has also demanded change. Others, including former Cabinet member Louise Haigh have suggested the PM will need to step aside if he doesn’t improve – but have refrained from outright stating he must leave.

The PM is also under pressure from Labour-affiliated unions, including the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) and the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). TSSA leader Maryam Eslamdoust stated on Monday: “Either we change leader and direction now and begin rebuilding trust, or we sink with this failing project.”

And FBU general secretary Steve Wright said the leadership needed to change but that it shouldn’t be hasty, stating: “We want to make sure there is a process now, a transition, to someone that can lead this country.” Other prominent unions including Unison have warned the PM there needs to be a change in “the fundamental approach” of the government.

All eyes are on Angela Rayner – who delivered a sharp assessment of Labour’s performance – and Wes Streeting, both of whom are rumoured to be preparing leadership bids. Mr Streeting is believed to have informed No10 he has a plan if the PM’s control unravels, but does not intend to challenge him.

Anyone planning to challenge Mr Starmer would require the support of 81 Labour MPs. Many are hoping to postpone any action against Mr Starmer so that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham can get an opportunity to return to Parliament.

But Business Secretary Peter Kyle suggested that ministers would continue to resist any attempt by Mr Burnham to contest a by-election.

Full list

1. David Baines MP, St Helens North
2. Paula Barker MP, Liverpool Wavertree
3. Apsana Begum MP, Poplar and Limehouse
4. Clive Betts MP, Sheffield South East
5. Olivia Blake MP, Sheffield Hallam
6. Jonathan Brash MP, Hartlepool
7. Richard Burgon MP, Leeds East
8. Ian Byrne MP, Liverpool West Derby
9. Markus Campbell-Savours MP, Penrith and Solway
10. Chris Curtis MP, Milton Keynes North
11. Anna Dixon MP, Shipley
12. Barry Gardiner MP, Brent West
13. Paulette Hamilton MP, Birmingham Erdington
14. Imran Hussain MP, Bradford East
15. Terry Jermy MP, South West Norfolk
16. Kim Johnson MP, Liverpool Riverside
17. Alan Gemmell MP, Central Ayrshire
18. Ian Lavery MP, Blyth and Ashington
19. Brian Leishman MP, Alloa and Grangemouth
20. Clive Lewis MP, Norwich South
21. Rachael Maskell MP, York Central
22. Andy McDonald MP, Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
23. Catherine McKinnell MP, Newcastle North
24. Navendu Mishra MP, Stockport
25. Abtisam Mohamed MP, Sheffield Central
26. Luke Myer MP, Middlesborough South and East Cleveland
27. Connor Naismith MP, Crewe and Nantwich
28. Simon Opher MP, Stroud
29. Kate Osborne MP, Jarrow and Gateshead East
30. Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP, Clapham and Brixton Hill
31. Euan Stainbank MP, Falkirk
32. Josh Simons MP, Makerfield
33. David Smith MP, North Northumberland
34. Graham Stringer MP, Blackley and Middleton South
35. Jon Trickett MP, Normanton and Hemsworth
36. Tony Vaughan MP, Folkestone and Hythe
37. Catherine West MP, Hornsey and Friern Barnet
38. Nadia Whittome MP, Nottingham East
39. Lorraine Beavers MP, Blackpool North and Fleetwood
40. Ruth Jones MP, Newport West and Islwyn
41. Fred Thomas MP, Plymouth Moor View
42. Paul Davies MP, Colne Valley
43. Sarah Smith MP, Hyndburn
44. Jas Athwal MP, Ilford South
45. Jo Platt MP, Leigh and Atherton
46. Tonia Antoniazzi MP, Gower
47. Alex Ballinger MP, Halesowen
48. Sally Jameson MP, Doncaster Central
49. Tom Rutland MP, East Worthing and Shoreham
50. Joe Morris MP, Hexham
51. Sam Carling MP, North West Cambridgeshire
52. Yuan Yang MP, Earley and Woodley
53. Naushabah Khan MP, Gillingham & Rainham
54. Lee Pitcher MP, Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
55. Rachel Taylor MP, North Warwickshire and Bedworth
56. Debbie Abrahams MP, Oldham East and Saddleworth
57. Melanie Ward MP, Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
58. Alex McIntyre MP, Gloucester
59. Mary Kelly Foy MP, Durham
60. Maureen Burke MP, Glasgow North East
61. Charlotte Nichols MP, Warrington North
62. Ben Goldsborough MP, South Norfolk
63. Beccy Cooper MP, Worthing West
64. Sarah Hall MP, Warrington South
65. Matt Bishop MP, Forest of Dean
66. Tahir Ali MP, Birmingham Hall Green & Moseley
67. Gordon McKee MP, Glasgow South
68. Jonathan Hinder MP, Pendle and Clitheroe

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