Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos
Summary
Andy Burnham’s team is urging ministers not to resign quickly to avoid causing chaos in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government after a difficult byelection result. Burnham wants a calm, managed transition if Starmer steps down, and he does not plan to challenge for leadership immediately.Key Facts
- Burnham’s team is trying to stop ministers from resigning too soon to keep stability in Starmer’s government.
- Some ministers have already offered to quit to pressure Starmer to resign.
- Burnham does not plan to announce a leadership challenge immediately after the byelection.
- Starmer wants to fight any leadership challenge but faces pressure from allies to consider stepping down.
- Burnham and another leadership hopeful, Wes Streeting, agree that Starmer should have time to decide his future.
- Burnham’s camp prefers a smooth, respectful leadership transition if Starmer leaves.
- There are discussions of possible job offers to Burnham, but he is not interested in returning to Westminster for a cabinet role.
- Some cabinet ministers are advised to remove colleagues who openly call for Starmer’s resignation, but this is seen as risky for government stability.
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