Tory party leader Kemi Badenoch has slammed Labour MPs as being "so arrogant" as the battle for leadership intensifies. More than 80 Labour Party MPs have called for Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, but no leadership challenge has formally been put forward. Reports indicate that could change tomorrow (May 14), with attention drawing to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, with many insiders suggesting he will go for the big job.
PMQs Clash
During Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) today (May 13), Conservative Party leader Badenoch made sure the Prime Minister was fully aware of the situation facing him. During her speech, backbench Labour MPs could be heard heckling, something she took issue with.
The opposition leader said: "I know they [Labour MPs] don't want to hear it, Mr Speaker, look at them. They are so arrogant. They want to lead our country, but they can't even lead a coup. They cannot handle being in government. They hate having to take tough decisions. They prefer scratching the itches they had in opposition. Giving inflation-busting pay rises to the unions. 28 per cent for the doctors who are still striking, for nearly two years, they are still striking. Labour don't understand that poverty isn't created by a lack of benefits, it is created by a failing economy."
Ministerial Resignations
Four ministers, including Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, have resigned. The growing unrest within the Labour Party suggests a potential leadership contest could be called as early as tomorrow, with Wes Streeting emerging as a possible candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
