- Over 60 Labour MPs have publicly called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign or announce a timetable for his departure, following his make-or-break speech which failed to address concerns after significant local election losses.
- Ministerial aide Tom Rutland has resigned after he declared that he no longer has faith in the prime minister, as he called for Starmer to stand down.
- Lorraine Beavers, MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood, became the 54th MP to demand Starmer's exit, stating that a "massive change in approach" and a new leader are essential before next year's local elections.
- Fred Thomas, MP for Plymouth Moor View, also joined the calls, expressing respect for Starmer but asserting that a new leader is necessary to deliver on the party's promise of change and secure Britain's future.
- Catherine West MP, who had previously considered a leadership challenge, confirmed she would now canvass support within the party to oust Sir Keir by September, though she does not intend to stand for the leadership herself.
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