In The Room | Streeting, Burnham, Rayner: Coming for Starmer’s job?

Politics
13 May 2026 • 5:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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In The Room | Streeting, Burnham, Rayner: Coming for Starmer’s job?

Keir Starmer is still clinging to power. But when this morning’s 9:30am cabinet meeting began, that outcome looked far from certain. More than 81 MPs have now called for him to step down - the number required to trigger a leadership contest - but only if they unite behind a single challenger. For now, they remain split. And, in characteristically procedural style, Starmer has managed to buy himself another day.

In this week’s episode, Helen and Cleo analyse the political manoeuvring of a thrilling few days in Westminster and give their advice to the runners and riders lining up to replace the Labour leader.

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