- Sir Keir Starmer is under immense pressure to resign after the Labour Party's dismal performance in recent local elections.
- His former deputy, Angela Rayner, issued an ultimatum, stating it is Labour's 'last chance' to change course and criticised Sir Keir for blocking Andy Burnham from becoming an MP.
- Rayner, health secretary Wes Streeting and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham are all seen as potential leadership contenders.
- Numerous Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir's resignation, with MP Catherine West threatening to trigger a leadership contest if cabinet members do not challenge him by Monday.
- Sir Keir is expected to announce a 'bigger response' to challenges, including strengthening ties with Europe, in an effort to address the party's current difficulties.
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