A good week on paper for the Prime Minister was overshadowed by rivals jostling for his crown

Keir Starmer confirmed today he will go to Makerfield to campaign for leadership rival Andy Burnham in a by-election that could end up costing him his job.

The Prime Minister said he wanted the ‘whole Labour movement’ to be involved in the vital by-election

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A good week on paper for the Prime Minister was overshadowed by rivals jostling for his crown

Starmer highlights the UK’s growing economy, migration numbers falling and low NHS waiting times as he faces pressure over leadership

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The Mayor of Greater Manchester may be the favourite to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister if he wins in Makerfield but that byelection is no sure thing

Jess Phillips, who resigned from Sir Keir's Government this month, said yesterday that 'even if Andy Burnham doesn't win in Makerfield there will be a change of the Prime…