4. Some Calls for Starmer’s Resignation, But No Major Movement Yet
By Friday evening, over 10 Labour MPs had either demanded Starmer’s resignation or insisted on his departure unless the government undergoes urgent reforms.
Louise Haigh, co-chair of the Tribune caucus, was the first to suggest Starmer’s exit.
This sentiment was expressed with the need for “significant and urgent change,” a statement echoed by Anneliese Midgley to POLITICO.
As of now, no ministers have publicly endorsed a leadership change, and with the current low numbers, Downing Street hopes this isn’t a sign of larger dissent.
5. Reform Party Advances, But Conservatives Remain Active
Reform achieved significant results, and despite Nigel Farage’s declarations of a “historic shift in British politics,” it wasn’t an overwhelming victory.
Sky News’ results analysis projected Reform’s national support as lower than last year.
Farage has long aimed to supplant the Conservatives, but hasn’t succeeded yet. Kemi Badenoch’s party — still the official opposition — took Westminster council from Labour, challenged Labour’s control in Wandsworth, and retained Fareham with Suella Braverman, a notable defector from the Tories.
Farage emerged as a key figure of the day, but opponents shouldn’t feel defeated.
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