Anas Sarwar, the leader of the Labour Party in Scotland, made an urgent call for Keir Starmer to resign as Prime Minister during a hastily arranged press conference. Sarwar emphasized that he must act according to what he believes is right for Scotland, stating that the current leadership in Downing Street must change as there have been too many mistakes made. His demands reflect a growing dissatisfaction within the party regarding Starmer's leadership and the need for transformative change in the party’s approach and strategies.

The call for Starmer's resignation comes at a crucial time as Starmer is facing intense scrutiny over his leadership despite having a clear five-year mandate from the British populace to bring about change. Following recent shake-ups in his staff, with both his chief of staff and director of communications resigning, the pressure is undoubtedly mounting on Starmer's ability to unify and lead the party effectively. Sarwar's statement underscores the internal challenges and distractions that are currently besetting Starmer and, by extension, the Labour Party.

Starmer’s spokesperson has responded to Sarwar's remarks by reaffirming Starmer's commitment to his role and the work he has to accomplish for the Labour Party. They quoted him as one of only four Labour leaders to have won a parliamentary election, reinforcing his mandate. However, with rising calls for accountability and a shift within Labour, it remains to be seen how Starmer will navigate these challenges and retain the support of his party and the electorate as he aims to lead Labour through the upcoming political landscape.