How could a Labour leadership contest be triggered?
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow and never miss the top politics stories again  Sir Keir Starmer took charge of the Labour Party over a year ago, since then he has suffered devastating defeats in local elections and has come under pressure from within his own party to change course or to resign. LBC caller claims former speaker could be 'Labour's ultimate weapon'  Rayner in leadership bid boost as Keir Starmer told to 'stand down'  If the leader of the party resigns, a contest for their new leader is automatically triggered. This happened when Jeremy Corbyn stood down as leader after his party suffered devastating losses in the 2019 election, securing the lowest number of seats since 1935. READ MORE: