Keir Starmer says he wants to offer Burnham ‘big role’ in government to avoid leadership contest – UK politics live
Summary
Labour leader Keir Starmer said Labour should not hold a leadership contest while focusing on the upcoming mayoral byelection in Greater Manchester after Andy Burnham steps down. However, Wes Streeting, a Labour politician, stated he plans to challenge Starmer for leadership next week if Starmer does not set a timetable to leave.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, is expected to resign if he wins a byelection tomorrow.
- A byelection for Burnham’s position will likely take place on July 30.
- Labour’s candidate for the mayor position may be Bev Craig, leader of Manchester city council.
- Keir Starmer urges Labour members to support Burnham and focus on the mayoral byelection.
- Starmer does not want a leadership challenge now but said he will fight if one happens.
- Wes Streeting plans to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership if Starmer does not announce when he will step down.
- Streeting has made it clear the leadership contest could happen next week.
- The situation involves Labour party politics in the UK, with pressure building on Starmer from within his party.
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