Pippa Crerar
@pippacrerar.bsky.social
Political Editor, The Guardian
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NEW: Maryam Eslamdoust calls for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer, becoming the first union boss to throw her weight behind the former deputy PM.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Union chief calls for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer or risk defeat to Reform UK
Exclusive: General secretary of transport and travel union wants Rayner to take charge before Gorton and Denton byelection
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February 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
NEW: Maryam Eslamdoust calls for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer, becoming the first union boss to throw her weight behind the former deputy PM.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Why is Keir Starmer *so* unpopular? Even some his critics are perplexed. But @peterwalker99.bsky.social has the answers...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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‘Jellyfish’ and ‘doormat’: why is Keir Starmer so deeply unpopular?
From his public persona to a sense that he sold the country a pup, many factors seem to feed a sense of ‘great dislike’
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February 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Why is Keir Starmer *so* unpopular? Even some his critics are perplexed. But @peterwalker99.bsky.social has the answers...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
BREAKING Keir Starmer confirms that Chris Wormald, the cabinet secretary, will be stepping down.
No 10 says this is "by mutual agreement" but senior officials say that he was pushed out.
No 10 says this is "by mutual agreement" but senior officials say that he was pushed out.
February 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
BREAKING Keir Starmer confirms that Chris Wormald, the cabinet secretary, will be stepping down.
No 10 says this is "by mutual agreement" but senior officials say that he was pushed out.
No 10 says this is "by mutual agreement" but senior officials say that he was pushed out.
NEW: Furious female Labour MPs tell Keir Starmer to appoint a woman as his de facto deputy to oversee “complete culture change” in Downing Street after series of scandals they say exposed No 10 “boy’s club”. Full story by @lexytopping.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Furious female Labour MPs urge Starmer to make a woman his de facto deputy
Harriet Harman leads calls for an appointment that would ‘turbocharge’ a ‘complete culture change’ at No 10
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February 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
NEW: Furious female Labour MPs tell Keir Starmer to appoint a woman as his de facto deputy to oversee “complete culture change” in Downing Street after series of scandals they say exposed No 10 “boy’s club”. Full story by @lexytopping.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
ANALYSIS: Fighting Starmer wins another chance, but is still surrounded by peril - good piece by @jessicaelgot.bsky.social
on the PM's fightback
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
on the PM's fightback
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Fighting Starmer wins another chance, but is still surrounded by peril
Polling is bad, crucial tests are looming, his party is a tinderbox and the leadership genie is hard to rebottle
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February 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM
ANALYSIS: Fighting Starmer wins another chance, but is still surrounded by peril - good piece by @jessicaelgot.bsky.social
on the PM's fightback
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
on the PM's fightback
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
EXCL: Wes Streeting allies say he still wants to replace Starmer & is willing to stand against him as soon as after byelection. (Health sec says claim is “categorically untrue”)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Streeting still ready to challenge Starmer despite show of unity, allies say
Health secretary poised to make leadership bid after May local elections to pre-empt a potential challenge from rival Rayner, MPs close to him say
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February 11, 2026 at 10:44 AM
EXCL: Wes Streeting allies say he still wants to replace Starmer & is willing to stand against him as soon as after byelection. (Health sec says claim is “categorically untrue”)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
EXCL: No 10 increasingly confident Anas Sarwar’s call for Starmer to stand down was *not* part of coordinated plot by l'ship rival.
Scots Labour leader spoke to several cab mins incl Wes Streeting & Johnny Reynolds plus deputy leader Lucy Powell & Angela Rayner - but did not reveal his plans.
Scots Labour leader spoke to several cab mins incl Wes Streeting & Johnny Reynolds plus deputy leader Lucy Powell & Angela Rayner - but did not reveal his plans.
February 11, 2026 at 10:38 AM
EXCL: No 10 increasingly confident Anas Sarwar’s call for Starmer to stand down was *not* part of coordinated plot by l'ship rival.
Scots Labour leader spoke to several cab mins incl Wes Streeting & Johnny Reynolds plus deputy leader Lucy Powell & Angela Rayner - but did not reveal his plans.
Scots Labour leader spoke to several cab mins incl Wes Streeting & Johnny Reynolds plus deputy leader Lucy Powell & Angela Rayner - but did not reveal his plans.
Reposted by Pippa Crerar
Robert and Pippa have a clear mandate, to deliver a programme that tries to make sense of a chaotic time in politics
We must not be distracted from that mission, which continues tonight 👇
🔴 9PM LIVE X & YouTube
📺 1045PM ITV1
#Peston
We must not be distracted from that mission, which continues tonight 👇
🔴 9PM LIVE X & YouTube
📺 1045PM ITV1
#Peston
February 11, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Robert and Pippa have a clear mandate, to deliver a programme that tries to make sense of a chaotic time in politics
We must not be distracted from that mission, which continues tonight 👇
🔴 9PM LIVE X & YouTube
📺 1045PM ITV1
#Peston
We must not be distracted from that mission, which continues tonight 👇
🔴 9PM LIVE X & YouTube
📺 1045PM ITV1
#Peston
Is Keir Starmer safe for now? This morning, energy secretary Ed Miliband told @BBCNews Labour MPs had "looked over the precipice" on Monday but "thought the right thing to do was to support our leader".
February 10, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Is Keir Starmer safe for now? This morning, energy secretary Ed Miliband told @BBCNews Labour MPs had "looked over the precipice" on Monday but "thought the right thing to do was to support our leader".
Tuesday’s @theguardian.com front page: ‘I’m not prepared to walk away,’ embattled Starmer tells MPs www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
February 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Tuesday’s @theguardian.com front page: ‘I’m not prepared to walk away,’ embattled Starmer tells MPs www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
🚨 What on earth just happened?!
Join me and @kiranstacey.bsky.social as we chew over a dramatic day in Westminster - and what it means for the prime minister, the Labour Party and - most importantly - the country.
(Produced by legend @frankietobi.bsky.social)
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Join me and @kiranstacey.bsky.social as we chew over a dramatic day in Westminster - and what it means for the prime minister, the Labour Party and - most importantly - the country.
(Produced by legend @frankietobi.bsky.social)
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Starmer survives Sarwar’s putsch, for now – podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how much longer Keir Starmer can survive as prime minister
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February 9, 2026 at 9:48 PM
🚨 What on earth just happened?!
Join me and @kiranstacey.bsky.social as we chew over a dramatic day in Westminster - and what it means for the prime minister, the Labour Party and - most importantly - the country.
(Produced by legend @frankietobi.bsky.social)
www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Join me and @kiranstacey.bsky.social as we chew over a dramatic day in Westminster - and what it means for the prime minister, the Labour Party and - most importantly - the country.
(Produced by legend @frankietobi.bsky.social)
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EXCL: Chris Wormald, the most senior civil servant in Downing Street, is negotiating his exit as part of a wider shakeup of Keir Starmer’s operation after dramatic day - @kiranstacey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days
Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the door
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February 9, 2026 at 7:42 PM
EXCL: Chris Wormald, the most senior civil servant in Downing Street, is negotiating his exit as part of a wider shakeup of Keir Starmer’s operation after dramatic day - @kiranstacey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
ANALYSIS: Anas Sarwar has shown his ruthless streak. But will his swipe at Keir Starmer mean anything to voters? - by @severincarrell.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Sarwar has shown his ruthless streak. But will his swipe at Starmer mean anything to voters?
Scottish Labour leader is gambling that by declaring his loyalty to Scotland, the electorate will rally behind him
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February 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
ANALYSIS: Anas Sarwar has shown his ruthless streak. But will his swipe at Keir Starmer mean anything to voters? - by @severincarrell.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
BREAKING: Wes Streeting publishes his private WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson in apparent attempt to draw a line under their friendship. They reveal:
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
February 9, 2026 at 6:13 PM
BREAKING: Wes Streeting publishes his private WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson in apparent attempt to draw a line under their friendship. They reveal:
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
EXCL: An website claiming to launch Angela Rayner’s Labour leadership campaign was published temporarily last month, prompting further speculation the former deputy PM is gearing up for contest to replace Keir Starmer.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Revealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in January
angelaforleader.co.uk domain also registered – but MP’s team dismiss half-finished site as ‘fake’ that was created without her knowledge
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February 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
EXCL: An website claiming to launch Angela Rayner’s Labour leadership campaign was published temporarily last month, prompting further speculation the former deputy PM is gearing up for contest to replace Keir Starmer.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
David Lammy, Rachel Reeves, Darren Jones, John Healey, Heidi Alexander etc have all rallied round the prime minister - keep an eye on which cabinet ministers don't 👀
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
David Lammy, Rachel Reeves, Darren Jones, John Healey, Heidi Alexander etc have all rallied round the prime minister - keep an eye on which cabinet ministers don't 👀
BREAKING: Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, calls on Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister.
"The distraction has to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change."
"The distraction has to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change."
February 9, 2026 at 2:38 PM
BREAKING: Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, calls on Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister.
"The distraction has to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change."
"The distraction has to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change."
NEW: Sources close to Eluned Morgan, Labour first minister in Wales, insist that she is not planning to say anything on Keir Starmer's leadership today - despite reports to the contrary.
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
NEW: Sources close to Eluned Morgan, Labour first minister in Wales, insist that she is not planning to say anything on Keir Starmer's leadership today - despite reports to the contrary.
BREAKING: Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, is to directly call for Keir Starmer to stand down as PM, sources say.
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING: Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, is to directly call for Keir Starmer to stand down as PM, sources say.
EXCL: Tim Allan, Keir Starmer’s director of communications, steps down from Downing Street role.
“I have decided to stand down to allow a new No 10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success,” he says.
“I have decided to stand down to allow a new No 10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success,” he says.
February 9, 2026 at 10:59 AM
EXCL: Tim Allan, Keir Starmer’s director of communications, steps down from Downing Street role.
“I have decided to stand down to allow a new No 10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success,” he says.
“I have decided to stand down to allow a new No 10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success,” he says.
Monday’s @theguardian.com front page: Starmer fights to regain control over party after McSweeney exit www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
February 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Monday’s @theguardian.com front page: Starmer fights to regain control over party after McSweeney exit www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Absolutely this.
Since Labour has been in government the lack of preparation and depth of thinking has been apparent but I think one of the biggest mistakes was going to war with the PLP so early. It stunned a lot of MPs to be told they could not even table amendments. This resentment is a massive part of the story.
February 8, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Absolutely this.
ANALYIS: For some, Morgan McSweeney’s resignation removes an obstacle to the eventual downfall of Keir Starmer himself - by @kiranstacey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
For some, McSweeney resignation removes obstacle to eventual downfall of Starmer
Those pushing to oust the prime minister are unlikely to be deterred by his right-hand man’s departure
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February 8, 2026 at 8:49 PM
ANALYIS: For some, Morgan McSweeney’s resignation removes an obstacle to the eventual downfall of Keir Starmer himself - by @kiranstacey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
NEW: An email has just gone round No 10 staff confirming that the PM has asked Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson to be acting chiefs of staff, with immediate effect.
February 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM
NEW: An email has just gone round No 10 staff confirming that the PM has asked Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson to be acting chiefs of staff, with immediate effect.
NEW: Hearing that Starmer is considering making Vidhya Alakeson and Jill Cuthbertson, Morgan McSweeney's deputies, his joint chiefs of staff.
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
NEW: Hearing that Starmer is considering making Vidhya Alakeson and Jill Cuthbertson, Morgan McSweeney's deputies, his joint chiefs of staff.