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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and his close political allies entered a high-stakes confrontation with Downing Street on February 10, 2026, by calling for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign amid growing internal dissatisfaction. The unprecedented demand for a leadership change emerged from Edinburgh as Scottish Labour sought to distance itself from the central government's declining popularity ahead of crucial upcoming elections. Sarwar’s camp justified the move by arguing that the Prime Minister’s authority has been fundamentally compromised, rendering his continued tenure a liability for the party’s prospects across the United Kingdom. While the move has sent shockwaves through the Labour Party, it has also highlighted significant fractures within the Scottish branch. Several Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have expressed private concerns that Sarwar’s intervention may have been mistimed, potentially sparking a civil war within the party at a moment when unity is vital. Critics within the ranks worry that an unsuccessful coup could isolate the Scottish wing and lead to a retaliatory bridge-burning exercise by the London-based leadership. Despite these internal anxieties, sources close to Sarwar maintain that the Prime Minister’s "days are numbered" and that a proactive stance was necessary to preserve Scottish Labour's integrity. The justification rests on the belief that a leadership challenge is inevitable, and by leading the charge, Sarwar positions the Scottish party as a decisive force rather than a passive observer of Westminster's volatility. The coming days are expected to determine whether this gamble will consolidate Sarwar’s power or leave him vulnerable to a counter-challenge from Starmer’s loyalists.