How Starmer could be ousted by his own MPs – and who could replace him

Rumours are swirling in Westminster that Sir Keir Starmer could soon face a leadership challenge – potentially from his own front bench.

After reports in The i Paper suggested Labour MPs were quietly discussing “what happens next” if the Budget this month goes badly , there have been claims that Health Secretary Wes Streeting is plotting against the Prime Minister.

Streeting dismissed the claims as “daft” and told LBC that “the Prime Minister is not fighting for his job this morning.” New Feature

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Even so, the story could be exposing a growing mood of frustration in Labour ranks.

In recent weeks, Labour insiders say the conversations have changed tone – from gossip about whether a challenge might ever happen to practical di