PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
Summary
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure from his party to set a date for his departure after Andy Burnham’s big win in a by-election. Starmer said he plans to stay and fight any leadership challenge, while some Labour members want a smooth handover to Burnham.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with a large margin, increasing Labour’s vote share by 10%.
- Labour MPs and ministers are urging Sir Keir Starmer to announce a plan to leave office and let Burnham take over.
- Sir Keir Starmer said he was elected with a mandate and will run if there is a leadership contest.
- Burnham and another potential challenger, Wes Streeting, are not speaking to the media over the weekend to give Starmer time to decide.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander privately suggested Starmer set a timetable for leaving.
- Some Labour MPs want a peaceful and orderly leadership transition to avoid party chaos.
- Starmer told Labour staff the party should unite and avoid internal conflict.
- Burnham’s victory has increased calls for him to become the next Labour leader and prime minister.
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