Keir Starmer vows to lead Labour into next general election after bruising week
Prime minister says his job is not at risk over Mandelson vetting as allies back him against claims of wrongdoing Keir Starmer has said he will lead Labour into the next general election as his Downing Street allies denied claims of any wrongdoing over the appointment and vetting of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, told Sky News’s Trevor Phillips on Sunday show that “no wrongdoing by the prime minister has been proven in relation to Lord
Talk among MPs shifts from whether PM could be removed to possible processes for ‘transition’ as frustration grows
Labour figures from across rival factions have begun circulating informal proposals for an “orderly transition” of power away from Keir Starmer, the Guardian understands.
MPs have shifted discussions from speculating about whether the prime minister could be removed to how – including timelines, potential triggers and the mechanics of forcing a leadership contest.
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- Keir Starmer vows to lead Labour into next general election after bruising weekGuardian - World · Aletha Adu and Pippa Crerar · Apr 26, 2026, 2:49 PM
- Rival Labour factions discussing how to remove Keir Starmer as leaderGuardian - World · Aletha Adu, Jessica Elgot and Pippa Crerar · Apr 26, 2026, 7:22 PM
- Rival Labour factions understood to be discussing how to remove Keir Starmer as leaderGuardian - World · Aletha Adu, Jessica Elgot and Pippa Crerar · Apr 26, 2026, 7:22 PM
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