‘Rayner for leader’ site proves race to succeed Starmer is well under way
by Kiran Stacey Policy editor from World news | The Guardian on (#73ER3)
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As Keir Starmer fights for his political life, the contest to replace him has already begun.
The prime minister was already under pressure when the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, called for on Monday a change of prime minister. Sarwar's comments followed the resignations from Downing Street of Morgan McSweeney, Starmer's chief of staff, and Tim Allan, his communications director.
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