UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his top team that he was getting on with governing, defying mounting calls from ministers and MPs to step down. This comes following the resignation of a junior minister, who called again for his departure. But for Starmer and his supporters, stepping down would bring in a new era of political turmoil. The situation may seem at odds with Labour’s landslide victory two years ago. But for FRANCE 24’s Angela Diffley, there are several reasons that explain it.
After that landslide win two years ago, I never thought I’d see Labour MPs calling for Starmer to resign. The junior minister’s resignation really shows how deep the discontent runs.
Starmer says he’s ‘getting on with governing,’ but how can he when his own party is turning on him? The fact that even ministers are calling for him to step down says it all.
Why does every policy debate turn into a culture war these days? (26901d)
Politicians promise the world and deliver absolutely nothing most of the time. (1c280e)
It’s ironic that after such a huge victory, Starmer is facing this level of opposition. But honestly, he hasn’t delivered on key promises, and voters are noticing.
There is absolutely zero accountability for broken promises and it’s infuriating. (566f0e)
Decentralising power would bring decisions closer to the people who are affected by them. (faa987)
Legislation is being rushed through without proper scrutiny and that’s dangerous. (b11c3e)