Anas Sarwar, the Scottish leader of the British Labour Party, held a press conference urging Keir Starmer to step down as British Prime Minister. He emphasized that the 'distraction must end' and that the leadership in Downing Street should be changed. Despite acknowledging a good relationship with Starmer, Sarwar stressed that Starmer must do what is right for Scotland, implying that his resignation would be in the best interest of the party and the nation.

This call for Starmer's resignation comes on the heels of several days of turmoil within the Labour Party, marked by sharp criticism of Starmer following revelations that he was aware of a long-standing relationship between former British Ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The news has stirred significant controversy and raised ethical questions regarding Starmer's leadership and decision-making within the party.

In the wake of these issues, both Starmer's press secretary and chief of staff have resigned from their positions, indicating a significant shake-up in the party's leadership team. This internal crisis not only puts pressure on Starmer to address these allegations and maintain his position, but it also raises concerns about the future direction of the Labour Party as it navigates public and political scrutiny amidst ongoing challenges in the UK.