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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox and Kate Devlin

Starmer clings on after challenging rivals to put up or shut up

A defiant Sir Keir Starmer is clinging to power despite four ministers quitting his government and more than 90 Labour MPs calling for him to resign after Labour’s election drubbing.

Without a confirmed challenger, the prime minister called on his would-be rivals to put up or shut up. Confronting cabinet members for the first time since last week’s disastrous results, he made it clear someone would need to challenge him if they want him removed.

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