Downing Street has insisted Sir Keir Starmer will fight any leadership challenge amid claims a coup could emerge as soon as the Budget, with allies warning attempts could spook markets.
The Prime Minister’s authority has been weakened by recent political missteps, prompting speculation about manoeuvres by ministers including Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood, though both have denied plotting against him.
Labour’s declining poll performance, losses to Reform UK and progressive parties, and internal fears over tax policy have heightened concerns, leading No 10 to brief publicly on Starmer’s determination to remain in office and emphasise the risks of political instability.
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