• British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s position is under serious threat after dozens of his own lawmakers called for him to set out a timetable for his departure after heavy losses in local elections.
  • Several ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for Starmer to announce an exit plan.
  • Under Labour rules, a leadership challenge requires the support of 20% of Labour MPs (81 out of 403).
  • If only one candidate qualifies, they are elected unopposed; if more than one, the winner is decided by a ballot of party members and affiliates.
  • Starmer has an automatic right to be on the ballot if he chooses to fight the contest.