British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced calls for his resignation on Monday evening during a meeting with Labour MPs, in light of former ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson's connections with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite the pressures, Starmer received applause and support from many lawmakers present at the meeting. Media reports indicate that several ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, publicly backed him, reflecting a significant backing within the party.

The calls for Starmer's resignation included a notable remark from Anas Sarwar, the leader of the Scottish Labour party, highlighting divisions within the party regarding leadership preferences. Importantly, two politicians who are considered potential successors to Starmer's leadership, Health Secretary Wes Streeting and former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, also showed support for him, underlining the complexities of the situation as the Labour party navigates accusations and critiques. The media emphasized the importance of this backing amid the potential for leadership challenges.

During the meeting, Starmer addressed a range of queries for more than an hour, responding to multiple uncomfortable questions from MPs. His assertion that "I have won all the fights I have fought" indicates his insistence on his leadership decisiveness, despite the surrounding controversies. The responses he elicited during this meeting suggest an ongoing challenge for him in terms of internal party dynamics and external pressures, alongside public scrutiny as the Labour party heads into future battlegrounds.