Scottish Labour leadership hopeful says Starmer ‘selfish and stubborn’ for refusing to stand down

FORMER PM Sir Keir Starmer resisting calls to stand down was “selfish and stubborn,” according to the current sole Scottish Labour leadership contender, Monica Lennon. The former prime minister came under increasing pressure in his final months in Downing Street as a result of plunging polls. But did not quit until after Andy Burnham made his return to Westminster, winning the Makerfield by-election. The earliest high-profile call for Sir Keir to quit came from former Scottish Labour leader…