It says Sir Keir Starmer was "rocked" by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar's call for him to go. The guardian says the prime minister has "seen off an immediate challenge to his position", external, but has "emerged badly damaged". But it says while the prime minister clings on "next to nothing is being done to fix Britain's broken borders, flailing economy and clapped-out public services." In its commentary, the Daily Mirror, external says the prime minister "held his ground", but that "governing with a purpose must follow". The Daily Telegraph says Wes Streeting has been accused of "orchestrating a leadership coup", external against Sir Keir.

Source: The Times February 10, 2026 10:32 UTC