Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign

The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs.

The UK Prime Minister vowed not to walk away from him post on Friday, however pressure has been mounting over the weekend.

Sir Keir Starmer is reflecting on the “political realities” he now faces, a Cabinet minister said as he failed to rule out the possibility the Prime Minister could resign.

In a clear sign that Sir Keir is weighing his future, his Business Secretary did not shut down multiple reports that he could set out a timetable for his departure as soon as Monday.