Labour MP Jonathan Brash has called on Keir Starmer to resign and said it was a case of “if, not when” he will leave Downing Street.
The Hartlepool representative told GB News he does not think “anybody reasonably expects the Prime Minister to lead the party into the next election”.
Mr Brash was speaking after the Prime Minister received a grilling from Tory Leader Kemi Badenoch over his handling of the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, following revelations that the disgraced peer had failed security vetting and the explosive testimony of Sir Olly Robbins.
“They just need to get a grip. I’m completely fed up about it, and I think it’s got to the point now where I genuinely think that, you know, as far as the Prime Minister is concerned, it’s not a case of if, it’s when.
“Ultimately, we’re in a situation now where I don’t think anyone reasonably expects the Prime Minister to lead the party into the next election,” he told The People’s Channel.
Mr Brash despaired over a series of “own goals coming from the heart of this Government” that was distracting from work elsewhere.
“I just think we need to get a handle on this because people out there are worried about their cost of living, they’re worried about their NHS, they’re worried about crime on their streets.
“We’re completely consumed by this scandal. And it’s completely unacceptable. And as I’m sure you can tell, I’m quite angry about it.”
Labour MP Jonathan Brash called for Keir Starmer to quit live on GB News
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Responding to Mr Brash’s remarks, the Prime Minister’s spokesman said that Sir Keir was “one of four Labour leaders to win election”.
“He has a clear five year mandate,” the statement insisted.
“We are tackling the cost f living crisism cutting waiting lists and restoring pride in local communities.”
When asked if the Hartlepool MP was right to say the Prime Minister would not fight the next election, the spokesman simply said: “No.”