Starmer under growing pressure to quit after Burnham’s by-election victory
PM faces cabinet mutiny after outgoing Greater Manchester mayor sees off Reform UK in Makerfield
Starmer under growing pressure to quit after Burnham’s by-election victory
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Andy Burnham’s by-election win sets up U.K. leadership battle with Starmer
Prime Minister offers his congratulations but insists that he will not quit
Andy Burnham’s by-election win sets up bid to oust British PM Starmer
Starmer says he would not walk away from his job, vowing to fight any challenge
Andy Burnham’s election to Parliament sets up bid to oust British PM Starmer
His victory means he will be able to trigger or at least take part in a contest to replace Starmer.
‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside
Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days UK politics – live updates How quickly could Burnham become PM? Speaking hours before polls closed in Makerfield, a Downing Street source acknowledged a rare moment of doubt about the prime minister’s future. “Keir will fight on,” the source said, repeating the message to which Keir Starmer has stuck for several weeks. “Although, that might depend on the size of the majority.” In the end, Andy Burnham’s majority was so convincing that allies hope he can be installed in No 10 within days. Louise Haigh, the Labour MP who helped run Burnham’s campaign, said on Thursday night: “I hope that [Starmer] will consider an orderly and managed transition. Continue reading...
Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win
Ashton-in-Makerfield, a town few knew of until recently, has potentially chosen the UK's next prime minister.
Burnham by-election victory raises stakes for Starmer
Andy Burnham wins the closely watched Makerfield by-election, a result likely to intensify scrutiny of UK Prime Minister
How Andy Burnham could attempt to topple Keir Starmer to be Britain’s PM
The mayor of Greater Manchester is the front runner to replace Starmer.
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