Internal review process described as “thorough and unanimous”
Downing Street confirmed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer ruled out leadership change following extensive consultation, primarily with his own judgement.
Sources close to the process said the review concluded quickly and decisively, finding no compelling reason to alter the current arrangement. Stability was cited repeatedly, alongside phrases such as “not now” and “for the good of the country.”
Opposition figures accused Starmer of mistaking caution for strategy. Government officials replied that caution has worked well for decades, particularly when nothing else does.
The confidence vote mechanism was discussed but ultimately deemed unnecessary, as confidence appeared abundant when self-reported.
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As a young child, I was mostly influenced by the television show Moesha, starring singer and actress Brandy. Growing up, I would see Brandy on Moesha and see her keeping in her cornrows and her braids, but still flourish in her art and music, looking fly. I loved Moesha as a child, but now I take away something more special from it. Just because you’re a black girl, it doesn’t mean you need to only care about hair and makeup. Brandy cared about books, culture and where she was going — you can do both.
