Labour MP Catherine West has stated that if a cabinet minister does not challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest. West, a former junior minister, told the BBC that if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward, she will try to initiate the process. The Independent reported that West warned she would act if no cabinet minister stepped forward to challenge Starmer. The Telegraph also carried the story, headlining the ultimatum. West’s intervention comes amid ongoing internal party discussions about Starmer’s leadership. Left-leaning outlets highlighted the direct challenge to the party leadership from within Labour ranks, while right-leaning coverage noted the pressure on Starmer from his own MPs. As of now, no cabinet minister has publicly announced a challenge, and the deadline approaches.
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