Anna Turley, chairwoman of the Labour Party, has expressed unwavering confidence that Sir Keir Starmer will remain Prime Minister next Christmas. Her comments come as Starmer faces a challenging political landscape marked by low approval ratings and rumours of internal party discontent.
Speaking on Sky News' Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips, Turley responded «Of course, absolutely» when asked if Starmer would still be in office next Christmas. She predicted people will experience tangible economic improvements over the coming year.
Turley outlined Starmer's vision for the country: «As I said, people will really start to see and feel the change in their pockets. Keir's got a very clear vision for making sure that people can really deal with the cost of living, that public services will get back on their on their feet, and he's building a Britain that is tolerant, that is open, that is confident in itself, and that is really about renewal and investment in young people, as opposed to the division and the decline of the opposition.»
Streeting denies leadership ambitions
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reiterated his «absolute support» for the Prime Minister in an interview with The Observer this weekend. His comments follow speculation about potential leadership challenges within Labour ranks.
Streeting dismissed suggestions of a joint leadership ticket with Angela Rayner. He told the newspaper: «The closer I see that job and the pressure on Keir and the demands of that job, the more I wonder why anyone would want it.» The denial came after a savage briefing war at the heart of Government preceded similar remarks in November.
Conservative coalition debate
Meanwhile, the Conservative Party faces its own internal divisions over future coalition strategies. Deputy chairman Matt Vickers told Sky News the party's focus remains clear: «Our focus is going to be on delivering a Conservative government,» explicitly ruling out a coalition with Reform UK.
However, Conservative chairman Kevin Hollinrake offered a contrasting view this week. He told the Daily Telegraph that a coalition with Reform UK might be the «only choice» if it proved necessary after a general election. The divergent positions highlight uncertainty within the party about its post-election strategy.
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