Pressure mounts on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer as rivals circle
Summary
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure to resign after his Labour Party performed poorly in recent local elections. Some Labour members support Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as a possible new leader, although his path to challenge Starmer will involve several party approval steps and a by-election.Key Facts
- Labour Party had bad results in recent local elections in the UK.
- Over 80 Labour MPs have called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign.
- Four junior ministers, including Health Secretary Wes Streeting, have resigned from their posts.
- Wes Streeting publicly supports Andy Burnham as a better leader candidate.
- A Labour MP resigned to allow Burnham to run in a by-election for a parliamentary seat.
- The Labour Party's National Executive Committee must approve Burnham’s candidacy, having blocked him previously.
- If approved and elected, Burnham would need support from 81 Labour MPs to challenge Starmer for the party leadership.
- Angela Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader, has been cleared of tax issues and may also be a leadership contender.
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