Starmer’s Past Unpopularity May Be the Very Thing That Saves Him

The UK Labour Party’s dwindling membership may be more in favor of keeping Keir Starmer as prime minister than is widely believed, according to party insiders — a factor that could undermine rivals seeking to oust him this year.

The prime minister’s unpopularity with the median voter is well established. What’s murkier are the views of the select few Labour members who could be called upon to choose a successor in the event of any leadership election.