Should Britain have a new leader? After the Mandelson scandal, a disastrous local election and a particularly stinging resignation, some MPs want Keir Starmer out. But not everyone agrees.
Challengers circle around embattled PM
Political peril: After a series of high-profile scandals and a devastating result in local elections, the future of the Labour government hangs in the balance as some MPs move to oust Keir Starmer. Glossary
Labour - Britain's main left-of-centre political party.
General election - In the UK, when an election is held for all 650 members of the House of Commons. One must take place every five years.
Ambassador - Somebody who represents an organisation or country.
MPs - Members of Parliament. MPs are elected to represent people in 650 different geographical areas.
Default - Russia may soon not be able to pay the interest payments on its foreign currency debts.
By-election - An election held outside a general election to replace an MP who has resigned or otherwise left office.
Chancellor - The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the minister responsible for the British government’s economic policy. The job is often regarded as second in power and important to that of the prime minister.
Pollsters - People or companies who conduct surveys and ask members of the public for their opinions – often to find out who people plan to vote for or how they feel about a particular leader.
Reform UK - Officially Reform UK, a political party set up in 2018 as the Brexit Party. Its most prominent figure is Nigel Farage.