A second Labour MP has called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign following the controversy surrounding the vetting of Lord Mandelson. Graham Stringer, the MP for Blackley and Middleton South, suggested that the Prime Minister should announce a timetable for his departure rather than stepping down immediately, arguing that an abrupt resignation would leave a significant void in the government.
Growing discontent within Labour
Stringer expressed his belief that Sir Keir Starmer cannot remain as Prime Minister for the remainder of the current parliamentary term. His comments come after Jonathan Brash, the Labour MP for Hartlepool, also urged the Prime Minister to step down on Wednesday. The calls for resignation follow a scandal over the vetting process for Lord Mandelson, which has sparked internal party divisions.
Starmer's response
The Prime Minister has accused his opponents of running a smear campaign against him, amid reports of a cabinet rift over the vetting row. The situation continues to develop as more Labour figures voice their concerns over the leadership.
