Keir Starmer summoned his dwindling band of supporters to Chequers for a ‘survival summit’ on Friday.
As pressure grows on him to quit, Labour sources said the Prime Minister was in emergency talks aimed at fending off imminent leadership challenges.
Ministers and backbench MPs are discussing options to force out Sir Keir following next month’s local elections, which polls suggest will lead to disastrous losses for Labour.
Options circulating include requiring Sir Keir to announce a departure date in the coming months, which would allow Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham time to return to Westminster where he could stand for leadership.
Others favour forcing
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