"It has been a difficult few weeks for Sir Keir Starmer and his government, with speculation about a leadership challenge followed by a chaotic run-up to the Budget, a period of damaging leaks and U-turns. Earlier this week, the Times newspaper said that it had spoken to three Scottish Labour MPs who want to see the prime minister ousted before elections to the Scottish Parliament in May. In anonymous comments, the MPs reportedly said they fear Labour will be "slaughtered" in those elections, in part thanks to the prime minister's unpopularity."
"In response, another Scottish Labour MP told the Daily Record newspaper, using colourful language, that claims of a plot were rubbish. But in the process they admitted the prime minister was about as popular as something you wouldn't like to step in while out for a walk. So amid the briefing and counter-briefing, and with Starmer set to visit Scotland less than six months until Scots go to the polls, what really is the mood in the Scottish Labour contingent at Westminster? Are they on the brink of revolt?"
Sir Keir Starmer and his government have faced speculation of a leadership challenge, a chaotic Budget run-up, damaging leaks, and U-turns. Reports say three Scottish Labour MPs privately want the prime minister ousted before May's Scottish Parliament elections, fearing Labour could be "slaughtered" due to his unpopularity. Another Scottish Labour MP dismissed claims of a plot but compared the prime minister's popularity to something unpleasant to step in. Scottish Labour MPs meet biweekly and last met on Budget day; they expect anger when they next convene. The group welcomed lifting the two-child benefit cap but significant unhappiness remains.
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