Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
Summary
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer says he will take part in any leadership election if it happens. This follows other Labour figures, including Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting, expressing interest in running for the leadership.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer will stand in any Labour leadership contest that occurs.
- Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, plans to enter the leadership race if the chance arises.
- Wes Streeting, former Health Secretary, has also confirmed he would run in a contest.
- The upcoming Makerfield by-election on June 18 is important because Burnham must win to enter the leadership race.
- Many Labour members and MPs have urged Starmer to quit after recent election losses.
- Labour lost control of the Welsh Senedd and nearly 1,500 council seats in England in recent elections.
- Some junior ministers, including Wes Streeting, have quit the government following poor election results.
- Starmer won a large Labour majority two years ago and says he wants to continue delivering on his mandate.
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