Looks like this is the end for Starmer: what a soap opera. 81 MPs are needed to trigger a leadership contest, and at this hour, they appear to have one more vote than they need. Over 90 MPs and 4 cabinet ministers have called for Starmer's resignation. 112 are backing Starmer, while another 100 want a leadership race delayed. Most significant of all is that 403 MPs have not taken a position, and that does not bode well for Starmer over the medium run.
No word yet on the meeting between Starmer and Streeting. Another interesting issue is whether Burnham will be allowed to contest a byelection, and whether he can win. Some argue that at this stage, no Labour seat is safe. Will he join Starmer's cabinet as a first step to that end?
It's a matter of timing now: will the race take place on Starmer's timetable or not? And will Streeting, Rayner, Miliband, Carns or Jones run? So far, only West is in.
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