Keir Starmer resists pressure as Andy Burnham positions for leadership challenge
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure to prepare for an 'orderly exit' amid calls from senior ministers and party figures. Andy Burnham, who achieved a significant victory in the Makerfield byelection, is poised to challenge Starmer, with reports suggesting around 200 MPs may back his nomination. Starmer insists he will not resign and plans to fight any leadership contest.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 15:04 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 15:30 UTC
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