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Scottish Labour MPs 'could spearhead revolt to oust Keir Starmer'

Scottish Labour MPs warn they could spearhead a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer before next May due to poor popularity in Scotland.
MPs say Starmer is very unpopular on the doorstep in Scotland, risking Labour finishing behind SNP and Reform UK in Holyrood.
Commenters describe Labour's Scottish performance as slumping since last year's general election, with plans to challenge SNP in Holyrood.
Some MPs advocate removing Starmer to boost Labour competitiveness against SNP in May elections.
The SNP is expected to lead Labour in Holyrood with Reform UK challenging Labour in Scotland, according to some MPs.
The story notes Labour's popularity in Scotland has slumped since last year's general election.
The Holyrood elections are scheduled for May 7, with Labour facing a difficult path in Scotland.
Some MPs warn a leadership change could occur if it improves Labour's standing against SNP in May.
The Daily Mail piece frames the debate as an internal party power struggle amid fiscal controversy.
The piece includes multiple reactions from Scottish Labour MPs on leadership and strategy.
The article notes leadership rules require 81 MPs to force a leadership ballot.

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