On May 10, 2026, Australian-born UK Labour MP Catherine West announced a formal leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The announcement was made in Manchester, according to reports.
West, who represents the constituency of Hornsey and Wood Green, is a former shadow minister. She was born in Australia and moved to the UK, becoming a British citizen. Her challenge comes amid internal party tensions over policy direction.
As of this report, no official statement from Starmer's office has been released. The Labour Party's internal rules require a threshold of nominations from MPs to proceed with a leadership contest.
