Starmer is facing a cocktail of dissent that is growing ever more potent

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ben Quinn Political correspondentMarch 5, 2026 at 08:41 PM

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Keir Starmer is facing growing dissent within the Labour party following a recent byelection defeat in Gorton and Denton. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced new policies on immigration and asylum, intended to counter Reform UK, which sparked immediate backlash from Labour backbenchers and the soft-left majority who felt it wasn't progressive enough. Many within the party are disappointed that Starmer hasn't addressed the cost of living crisis following the Green party's victory. A letter organized by Tony Vaughan, signed by 100 Labour MPs, criticizes Mahmood's proposals for undermining integration and social cohesion. Stella Creasy has also outlined an alternative vision for the party, further highlighting the internal divisions Starmer faces.

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Morgan McSweeney 40% Zack Polanski 40% Folkestone and Hythe 40% Tony Vaughan 50% Stella Creasy 50% Hannah Spencer 50% Reform UK 60% Green Party ×265% Gorton and Denton ×370% Shabana Mahmood ×380% Keir Starmer ×390% Labour Party ×1095%

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labour party 100% political dissent 80% immigration policy 70% asylum seekers 70% refugee status 60% green party 60% keir starmer 50% shabana mahmood 50% cost of living 50% political rebellion 40%

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