More than 100 Labour MPs have publicly declared their unwavering support for Sir Keir Starmer , signing a letter that emphatically states "this is no time for a leadership contest" and calls on the party to concentrate its efforts on rebuilding trust with the electorate.

This significant show of unity emerges as Labour grapples with profound internal divisions , with at least 80 MPs expressing a desire for the party leader to step down in the wake of recent electoral disappointments.

A total of 112 Labour MPs have now formally pledged their backing to Sir Keir, asserting the critical need for collective action and a unified front "to deliver the change the country needs."

Their intervention comes at a crucial juncture for the party, which has seen its standing questioned after a series of challenging results at the ballot box.

David Lammy showed his support to Starmer on Tuesday (Reuters)

The letter, circulated among the parliamentary party, directly addresses these setbacks and the path forward, aiming…