Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Summary
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said it is Sir Keir Starmer’s personal choice whether to run in a Labour leadership contest. She supports Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who plans to stand in a by-election and may challenge Starmer for leadership if he wins.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer would automatically be on the leadership ballot if he chooses to run.
- Starmer said earlier this week he would stand in a leadership election.
- Lisa Nandy supports Andy Burnham returning to Parliament and potentially challenging for Labour leadership.
- Nandy said Starmer has shown he is willing to fight political battles before.
- Labour suffered poor election results last week, and voters want the party to fight harder.
- Burnham is standing as Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election.
- Reform UK is strong in the Makerfield area and poses a challenge to Burnham.
- Nandy ruled out running for Labour leader herself.
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