Labour factions vie for influence over Starmer’s reset after McSweeney exit

2026-02-13 - 13:15

Groups sensing chance to redefine party’s direction push for progressive pivot, cabinet reshuffle and new economic tack UK politics live – latest updates As the prime minister fought for his political life before Labour MPs at their Monday evening meeting, even hardened sceptics saw a flash of something different in Keir Starmer. Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, said Starmer had been “liberated”. He did not have to spell out who from. His comments came 24 hours after the departure of Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, a man who has shaped Labour’s modern incarnation. Continue reading...