London MP Rupa Huq Criticizes Inclusion in Pro-Starmer Letter Without Consent

Rupa Huq, the Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton, has publicly criticized colleagues for adding her name to a letter supporting Prime Minister Keir Starmer without her consent. The letter, signed by over 100 Labour backbenchers, aims to bolster Starmer’s position amid growing internal pressure and recent ministerial resignations. Huq expressed surprise on social media platform X, stating she had neither signed the document nor called for the Prime Minister to step down, describing the unauthorized inclusion as discourteous. Reports indicate that at least two other MPs were similarly listed without approval. This incident highlights deepening fractures within the Labour Party following poor election results, with significant factions urging Starmer to resign to allow an orderly leadership transition. While London MPs like Rachel Blake and David Pinto-Duschinsky defend Starmer, emphasizing the need to focus on national delivery, others, such as Catherine West, are actively seeking to trigger a leadership contest. The controversy underscores the volatile political climate surrounding Starmer’s premiership as he faces challenges from both supporters and detractors within his party.