Labour’s London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics

One in seven Labor MPs represents constituencies in the capital. The Prime Minister is a member of the London parliament, as is his deputy David Lammy and Health Minister Wes Streeting, who wants Starmer’s job. Secretary of State for Housing Steve Reed completes the quartet of powerful London MPs in the Cabinet. A significant percentage of party activists and members who elect party leaders live in the capital. Losses here will damage the core of the Labor Party.