Keir Starmer has been vowing to fight a challenge - which could come within weeks if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election next Thursday.

Cabinet ministers are bracing for a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership as early as the end of June if Andy Burnham succeeds in the Makerfield by-election

Keir Starmer has been calling in groups of ministers to make clear he will fight any challenge to his leadership.