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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Ross

Labour MP calls for Starmer to step down after wife loses council seat to Reform

  • Labour MP Jonathan Brash has called for Sir Keir Starmer to step down following a challenging night for the party.
  • Brash's demand comes after his wife, Pamela Hargreaves, lost her council seat in Hartlepool to the Reform party.
  • He described the election results as 'terrible' and 'devastating' for Hartlepool and the Labour Party.
  • The MP urged Starmer to set a timetable for his departure and allow for a wide-ranging leadership election.
  • Brash criticised Labour for being 'too timid' and stated that new, bolder leadership is essential to transform the country.

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