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Today, more Labour MPs have called for Keir Starmer to step down, but is an actual leadership challenge imminent?
In a speech on Monday morning Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong, but the number of Labour MPs calling him to go continues to rise. Dozens of MPs have urged Starmer either to step down immediately or set out a timetable for his departure.
Adam, Chris and Alex discuss.
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