Keir Starmer claimed that a leadership challenge against him would plunge Britain into 'chaos', sparking fury and ridicule from his own MPs.

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

Keir Starmer claimed that a leadership challenge against him would plunge Britain into 'chaos', sparking fury and ridicule from his own MPs.

Mr Burnham hopes to win Thursday’s Makerfield by-election and could then launch a campaign to replace Sir Keir as prime minister and Labour leader