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Upcoming byelection could be another blow for Starmer

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 11 Feb 2026, 11:17am
Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to take PMQs, on February 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to take PMQs, on February 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

Upcoming byelection could be another blow for Starmer

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 11 Feb 2026, 11:17am

More turmoil could be waiting in the wings for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.  

He won't be standing down in the wake of his press secretary and chief of staff resigning.  

Starmer's former deputy leader, Angela Rayner, has set up a website as part of a potential leadership challenge.  

UK correspondent Mike Pearse told Ryan Bridge an upcoming byelection could be another blow for Starmer.  

He says the polls have Labour coming last which would be a massive challenge for Starmer. 

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