Jeremy Corbyn suggests Starmer 'takes it to the electorate' as leadership under pressure — Thursday 14 May 2026Jeremy Corbyn has urged Sir Keir Starmer to call a general election if he feels besieged by internal critics, arguing that the constant Westminster soap opera is drowning out discussion of the issues that matter to voters. Speaking amid mounting speculation over the Prime Minister's leadership, the former Labour leader insisted that fresh democratic scrutiny would cut through the intrigue and restore focus to pressing national concerns. Corbyn's intervention comes as Labour grapples with familiar tensions between its left wing and the more centrist leadership. He warned that endless briefing and counter-briefing risks alienating an electorate already weary of political theatre, particularly when households continue to feel the squeeze from stagnant wages and strained public services. By suggesting Starmer "take it to the electorate," Corbyn has thrown down a gauntlet that tests the Prime Minister's confidence in his own mandate. For many British voters the exchange highlights a deeper frustration with how quickly party infighting eclipses policy delivery. With the next general election still some way off, renewed calls for an early vote could either steady Labour's nerves or expose the fragile coalition that delivered its recent majority. Either way, the public will judge whether the drama serves them or simply distracts from the hard choices ahead on the NHS, housing and economic renewal.Watch the full video from Sky News below.