Lammy urges Labour unity as he says Starmer 'fights on' as PM
David Lammy has called for unity within the Labour Party, emphasizing the need to support Sir Keir Starmer as he continues as prime minister. He warned that ongoing infighting could jeopardize the party's chances in the next general election. Lammy also reiterated the government's commitment to maintaining its stance on Brexit while seeking closer ties with the EU.
- ▪David Lammy urged Labour MPs to unite to avoid losing the next general election.
- ▪He expressed support for Sir Keir Starmer, stating he fights on behalf of the British people.
- ▪Lammy warned that continued infighting could lead to the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
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- ▪ Starmer’s opponents are paving way for Labour’s destruction, Lammy warns — The Independent
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Lammy urges Labour unity as he says Starmer 'fights on' as PM7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard WheelerPolitical reporterReutersDavid Lammy said he believes Sir Keir Starmer will fight on as prime minister, as he urged Labour MPs to unite following "10 days of introspection and infighting".The deputy prime minister told the BBC that Labour colleagues risk losing the next general election and "ushering in" Nigel Farage's Reform UK if the "internecine warfare" continues.He also said the government stood by its "red lines" of closer ties with the European Union but staying outside the bloc, after former health secretary Wes Streeting suggested that Britain's future "one day" involves being back in the EU.Following poor election results, Sir Keir has defied calls from his…
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