"Westminster has seen plenty of leadership crises over the past decade. Sir Keir has faced questions over his leadership for months. But when a leader is under pressure, there are key questions worth asking: Is there a moment that will tip things over the edge - from crisis to the fall of a prime minister? How does it happen? Is there an obvious successor? Here are three moments that could prove dangerous for the prime minister."
"Sir Keir believes this material will prove that Mandelson lied throughout the vetting process about his links to Epstein. But will they back up the prime minister's claims in black and white? The breadth of documents ministers have been told to publish is huge - including communications between Mandelson, ministers and special advisors. That could throw up more difficult questions and embarrassing revelations."
"Labour won this seat comfortably in 2024 - but they face a real struggle to hold on to it this time. There are some in the party who fear they could even finish third - behind both the Greens and Reform UK. If the result is a disaster for Labour, it would be tangible example of recent troubles having an impact at the ballot box. That would inevitably spook the party's MPs."
Sir Keir Starmer has experienced a severe political setback that some MPs view as making his downfall inevitable, though departure is not certain imminently. Westminster has seen multiple leadership crises and Sir Keir has faced leadership questions for months. Three potential tipping points could end his premiership. Publication of documents linked to Peter Mandelson’s ambassadorial appointment could confirm alleged lies about Epstein and reveal wider communications. A crucial by-election in a formerly safe Labour seat risks a catastrophic defeat, possibly finishing behind the Greens and Reform UK, which would alarm MPs. Upcoming May elections are seen as another potential trigger.
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