Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
Summary
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, increasing pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Many Labour MPs believe Burnham is likely to become the next party leader and prime minister, though Starmer has said he will run in any leadership election. The situation raises questions about party unity and who has majority support among MPs.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election by a large margin.
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing calls to step down.
- Some Labour MPs think Burnham will become leader without a contested election (“coronation”).
- Wes Streeting, a former health secretary, claims he has enough MP support to trigger a leadership contest.
- Starmer automatically appears on the ballot as the current leader and plans to run again.
- The prime minister must have the support of most MPs to lead the government.
- Starmer warned that a leadership election could divide the Labour Party.
- The outcome depends on whether Starmer still has enough MP support to continue as leader and prime minister.
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