Catherine West Poised to Challenge Keir Starmer's Leadership

Former British junior minister Catherine West seeks to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. She announced plans to gather support from Labour Party lawmakers, urging Starmer to schedule a leadership election by September.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 11-05-2026 16:40 IST | Created: 11-05-2026 16:40 IST
Catherine West Poised to Challenge Keir Starmer's Leadership
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In a bold political move, former British junior minister Catherine West is reportedly planning to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership, as reported by BBC News on Monday.

West declared her intention to notify Starmer's office of her efforts to garner support from Labour Party lawmakers.

She emphasizes the importance of organising a leadership election in September, potentially reshaping the future of the Labour Party.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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