- Labour backbencher Catherine West MP has withdrawn her leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
- Ms West stated she would instead push for Sir Keir to announce a timetable for his departure as Labour leader by September.
- Her decision follows Sir Keir's acknowledgement of the party's 'tough' election results, which saw Labour lose nearly 1,500 councillors and control of the Welsh parliament.
- Sir Keir stated he takes responsibility for the losses and that the party needs to 'be better and do better'.
- Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are considered potential leadership contenders, though neither has made a move against Sir Keir.
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