'The PM has little power despite having such a huge majority'

Starmer is now the hostage of his backbenches and has so little power, despite having such a huge majority, that he has to give in to their demands.

- Sam Lister Deputy Editor

The irony is there was no plot to oust him before Christmas. But the overreaction and paranoia from No.10 this week has given wings to an idea that was yet to get off the ground.

Barring praying for a miracle that forces his party and the country to rally around him, there is nothing Starmer can do to turnaround his fortunes.

The meltdown is consuming Westminster but it is the country that is suffering.