UK Labour Backbencher Catherine West told POLITICO she wants to “give a deadline” of Tuesday morning for the required 81 MPs to back her and force a leadership contest.
- West told POLITICO on Sunday that she still intends to watch Starmer this morning and make up her mind about whether to launch a leadership challenge.
Context
Catherine West's call to set a deadline for gaining support for a leadership contest indicates potential instability within the UK Labour party. If successful, this move could lead to a significant shakeup in party leadership, impacting policy direction and party cohesion, which could influence market sentiment toward UK assets.
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