Scottish Labour Chief Anas Sarwar Calls for Keir Starmer to Step Down
February 10, 2026
Keir Starmer's position as prime minister took a hit when Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar publicly called for him to quit. This challenge to Starmer’s leadership followed whispers of internal Labour party struggles. Despite Sarwar's push, Starmer has support from his cabinet. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss these political shakeups in their latest podcast, questioning how long Starmer can hold on. The unfolding drama in UK politics has many watching closely as the Labour party faces tough questions about its direction. For more insights, listeners can send questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com.
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