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[David Lammy @DavidLammy]

I’ve known Keir since he was a lawyer. He was principled then, just as he is now, and throughout his career he has been driven by a deep sense of public service and duty to this country.

He transformed the Labour Party, rooted out antisemitism, restored trust and made our party electable again. He won a historic mandate to change Britain for the better and, most importantly, he delivered on that promise.

With Keir’s leadership, this Labour government brought stability back to our economy, cut NHS waiting lists, improved renters’ rights, began to fix the crisis we inherited in our courts and prisons, reduced small boat crossings, protected young people online, lifted half a million children out of poverty and restored Britain’s standing in the world. He put Britain back at the heart of Europe, stood firmly with Ukraine and rebuilt relationships with our allies.

Change promised, change fought for and change delivered. That is Keir Starmer’s legacy, and I am incredibly proud to have played my part in it.

[Paul Castle @Goto_paulcastle]

THE WORLD IS TAKING NOTICE
When leaders in Kyiv, Ottawa and across NATO thank Keir Starmer for his service, perhaps the question is no longer what Britain thought of him.
Perhaps the question is what the world saw in him.
Principle. Duty. Steadiness.
He rebuilt Labour, restored Britain's standing and strengthened our alliances in a dangerous world.
The loudest voices wrote the headlines.
History may write a different verdict.
#Labour #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics

[TallyCat 🇬🇧🌹 @TallyCat8]

@FT The FT works on behalf of very rich people. They don't give a stuff about ordinary folk.
In 2 years, this Labour government has achieved. Unfortunately for FT readers, they have not got richer like they would under the Tories.

[Maria 💜 @mariachetcuti1]

No ambiguity from me.

I want Starmer to remain in post.

If needed I want Starmer to stand. No coronation.

I want to know who 350,000 Members want to lead them.

I want process followed.

I vote Starmer.

I want my voice heard. I am a Member.

Cut/paste/repost if agree

[Deborah Meaden 🇺🇦 @DeborahMeaden]

Yep… I won’t trust again… I was hoping there was a maturity but I see nativity and self interest…

[Ted Smith 🇪🇺 @TedUrchin]

Who would be the best Prime Minister of the UK?
Don’t forget to retweet far and wide please.
Oh, I’ve left off Wes Streeting. He has no chance in any case, the wet wimp, but have included Darren Jones, a potential strong contender.
Please add an alternative if you wish.

[Kernow Q @KernowQ]

It's idiocy!
Why, Oh why, are people being taken in soooo easily???
If the best PM in many years is removed by backstabbers for a lesser man, what do they think will improve???
None of the difficulties UK faces will be any different!
There will just be an untrustworthy PM.

[Deborah Meaden 🇺🇦 @DeborahMeaden]

Couldn’t have written this better myself..

[Deborah Meaden 🇺🇦 @DeborahMeaden]

Totally… absolutely.

[Paul Castle @Goto_paulcastle]

THE TEST OF CHARACTER
It's easy to stand aside and criticise.
It's harder to stay, fight and fix what others broke.
Keir Starmer inherited the mess, rebuilt the party, won the mandate and took responsibility.
The measure of leadership is not who wants the crown.
It's who carries the burden.
#Labour #KeirStarmer #Leadership

[Anne @Anniepop2027]

Why isn’t everyone talking about the Morriston byelection yesterday where @UKLabour won against Reform as well

Without Andy

Who knew ?
The media do but it doesn’t suit their agenda

@TorstenBell @LBC @SkyNews

[Luke Akehurst @lukeakehurst]

Looks like rumours of the Labour Party's demise have, for the umpteenth time, been exaggerated, so a good time to join if you have social democratic values:
https://t.co/zCUrIAmUWc

[Joncro @JohnCrookes7]

If Burnham puts country first he would be advised to get behind and support our Prime Minister and suspend his leadership bid until the run up to the next General Election by which time Sir Keir may have had enough of all the undeserved flack he has had from the right wing media.

[Matthew Stadlen @MatthewStadlen]

Not hard to picture the scenes a year from now as Labour MPs scratch their heads and ask: Why on earth did we get rid of Starmer?

[Matthew Todd 🌏🔥 @MrMatthewTodd]

The fact there has not been a revolution at this point is unbelievable. The oil industry made a decision to do this and politicians and media allowed them to do it.

[Linda #anyonebutBurnham @LindaR39]

I’m dreading what I might wake up to in the morning. The thought of wall to wall @AndyBurnhamGM relentless media deriding the best PM we’ve had in decades. @UKLabour this has to STOP!!
@Keir_Starmer is such a good, honourable man. He doesn’t deserve any of this. I could weep!

[Paul Castle @Goto_paulcastle]

When the target is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, this is not just a party story. It's a national story.
A Russian-linked attack on the PM's home should have dominated headlines for weeks.
Instead, much of the political class carried on as though it were routine.
If we cannot recognise an attack on our democracy when it happens, we leave the door open for the next one.
#Labour #KeirStarmer #PoliticsUK

[Tom Tugendhat @TomTugendhat]

After looking at comments I accept there is a third category: the cretinously gullible.

[Joncro @JohnCrookes7]

Should Andy Burnham manage to replace Keir Starmer I wouldn’t be surprised if interest rates and your mortgage repayments shot up to levels seen as a consequence of the Truss budget. Don’t destroy the good work this government has achieved under Starmer and his Chancellor.

[Paul Castle @Goto_paulcastle]

Leadership Is What You Do When Nobody Is Watching
While others spend their days plotting leadership contests, Keir Starmer spends his days leading.
Meeting allies.
Supporting Ukraine.
Strengthening Europe's security.
Protecting Britain's interests.
One conversation is about ambition.
The other is about responsibility.
The country can tell the difference.
#Labour #KeirStarmer #PoliticsUK