On 21 December, Labour chair Anna Turley did the Sunday interview round, and inevitably, the hosts asked her how much longer Keir Starmer will remain in position. Putting herself at odds with the public and common sense, Turley suggested Starmer will still be in place next Christmas:
‘Will the Prime Minister be here by next Christmas?’
‘Absolutely.’Labour’s new chair Anna Turley backs Keir Starmer to @Lewis_Goodall amid leadership speculation. pic.twitter.com/ji1lkF1inY
— LBC (@LBC) December 21, 2025
We say ‘suggested’; arguably it’s more of a threat than anything.
Keir Starmer’s last Christmas?
In the video above, Lewis Goodall asked Turley if Keir Starmer will still be here in a year. Turley answered that yes he would, because he won a ‘huge mandate’ in 2024. The problem is that a great deal has happened since 2024, and none of it has been good, and all of it has led to this:
#GE2029 | Seat projection:
REF: 238 (+233)
CON: 139 (+18)
GRN: 83 (+79)
LD: 68 (-4)
SNP: 46 (+37)
LAB: 38 (-373)
PLAID: 7 (+3)
Based on @LordAPolls survey, 11-15 Dec pic.twitter.com/laPW1YB5LS
— Stats for Lefties
(@LeftieStats) December 21, 2025
Legally speaking, there’s nothing stopping the Labour Party from subjecting us to the loathed Keir Starmer for another four years. That isn’t why Labour are going to boot him out, though; they’re going to shitcan him because they understand not doing so might lead to the death of their party.
Turley also said people are beginning to feel the promised “change”; the problem is no one in the country seems to agree with this statement.
While we’re sure Labour are satisfying their own internal metrics, people’s lives are still demonstrably worse. Inflation may have slowed, but we’re still left with unbearably high prices. On top of this, houses still cost too much; public services are still run down; privatised utilities are still being run to benefit billionaires, and Wes Streeting is still a government minister.
All these things contribute to misery that people are feeling, and Labour has no realistic plan to undo any of it.
Record in office
Turley did try to explain why Labour are doing a good job; she just didn’t do a very convincing job, as Saul Staniforth documented:
Asked about cancelling the Leeds tram Turley says Lab are delivering transport outcomes that make a real difference to peoples lives & that they feel in their pockets, & one thing she cites is freezing bus fares
erm, you raised the bus fare cap from £2 to £3. A 50% fare increase pic.twitter.com/4ZeH7Escig
— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) December 21, 2025
Asked about cancelling local elections, Labour MP & party chair Anna Turley puts the responsibility for that (and the blame) on councils. pic.twitter.com/Xfu8UQMCZC
— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) December 21, 2025
Anna Turley says Labour promised to abolish hereditary peers.
No. Keir Starmer promised to abolish the entire House of Lords. pic.twitter.com/xQtBaTyDUL
— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) December 21, 2025
Not to worry, though, as Labour may have a plan to cling on to power:
Labour Party chair refuses THREE TIMES to rule out delaying the next general election https://t.co/rv8aqSD0rb
— Calgie (@christiancalgie) December 21, 2025
To be fair, Turley did later confirm there will be an election in 2029; for some reason she just refused to give a straight answer to Phillips.
If you ask us, that’s probably not a smart move when people are already accusing you of being anti-democratic, but we’re sure Labour know best, what with their ‘huge mandate’ and all.
Problems
In this moment, Labour and Keir Starmer are facing three crucial problems which could put an end to their century-old party:
- The first is that people actually remember things which happen to them.
- The second is Keir Starmer.
- The third is that the party is wall-to-wall underwhelmers like Anna Turley, so what difference will it make even if Starmer does go?
Featured image via Sky News
By Willem Moore
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