Keir Starmer is going through one of the most critical moments since he came to power. The Labour government suffered two new high-profile resignations on Tuesday amid a growing internal rebellion within the British Labour Party, following the significant electoral failure recorded last week.
The first resignation was that of Miatta Fahnbulleh, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, who left her position with a harsh letter accusing Starmer of having lost the trust of the British public.
Hours later, Jess Phillips, the official responsible for policies against gender-based violence, also resigned, further deepening the political crisis facing the government.
Internal rebellion against Keir Starmer grows
The situation within the Labour Party became explosive after the poor results obtained in the local and regional elections held in England, Scotland, and Wales.
According to British media, more than 80 Labour MPs are already publicly demanding Starmer's resignation or calling for him to establish an orderly transition to leave office.
Pressure has also begun to grow within the cabinet itself. Key government figures like Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood have reportedly called internally for a reorganization of leadership following the electoral collapse.
“He has lost the trust of the public”
The letter presented by Fahnbulleh exposed the deep level of internal fracture within the British government.
The official accused the government of having abandoned its principles and of governing without ideological clarity.
“The people do not believe that you can lead this change, and neither do I,” wrote the former Secretary of State in a devastating message directed straight at Starmer.
She also criticized measures promoted by the Executive, including:
Cuts to energy subsidies for retirees
Adjustments affecting people with disabilities
