Keir Starmer, the embattled Prime Minister of the Labour Party, has yet to face a formal leadership challenge despite ongoing dissent within his ranks. His situation has drawn comparisons to past Conservative leaders, who faced quicker and more decisive challenges. Labour’s structure requires 20 percent of MPs to support a challenger for a leadership election, complicating any potential coup. Historical precedents show that leadership challenges in Labour often stall due to fears of disloyalty among potential challengers.
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