Andrew McDonald and Bethany Dawson report on the latest political developments in the UK, including the ongoing crisis in the Labour Party and the impact of the war in the Middle East on the economy. The article highlights the growing tension within the Labour Party, with Cabinet ministers and MPs expressing their concerns about Keir Starmer's leadership. It also discusses the potential consequences of the war in the Middle East on the UK economy, including the possibility of a severe but plausible scenario where government borrowing will surge by £16 billion annually by 2029-30. The article concludes with a reflection on the importance of carefully navigating the next few days for the Prime Minister and his operation, as any more scandals or missteps could raise the jeopardy at that point.
