Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, is scheduled to appear before MPs at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) after experiencing a particularly tough week in leadership. His position has been significantly undermined by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar's recent calls for Starmer to resign, amid internal party conflicts exacerbated by the expulsion of former communications chief Matthew Doyle, who faced backlash for connections to a paedophile councillor. Such controversies have sparked concern regarding the Prime Minister's ability to maintain control over his party's direction and image.

In the lead-up to this critical PMQs session, Starmer has vowed to persevere and intends to lead the Labour Party into the upcoming general election, despite ongoing disputes within the party. He expressed his commitment to not 'walk away' from his mandate as leader, emphasizing a desire to unite and stabilize the party. However, the mounting tension is palpable, with the potential for further criticism as he engages with Kemi Badenoch during the session.

While there are indications that the immediate threat to Starmer's position may have subsided due to a lack of widespread support for Sarwar's resignation plea, the underlying discord within the party remains a concern. As the party prepares for recess, Starmer's performance at PMQs will be closely scrutinized and may have implications for his leadership moving forward, making this a pivotal moment in his premiership.