Starmer facing pressure from ministers and Labour grandees to prepare for ‘orderly exit’
Summary
Labour Party members and ministers are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prepare for a smooth and planned departure after Andy Burnham won a local election with a strong majority. Starmer has said he will stay and fight any leadership challenge, but some senior Labour figures want a clear plan for new leadership to avoid chaos.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with a large majority.
- Burnham is expected to meet Labour MPs soon to plan a leadership challenge.
- Around 200 Labour MPs may support Burnham's leadership bid.
- Some cabinet ministers and senior Labour members want Starmer to set a timetable for leaving.
- Starmer says he will not resign and will run in any leadership contest.
- Labour leaders warn a leadership fight could cause disorder within the party.
- Starmer’s team believes they still have enough support to resist a challenge.
- Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner will not run if Burnham challenges Starmer.
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