Burnham allies fear if Starmer does not stand down before the end of July, it could cost Labour the Greater Manchester mayorality by-election

Streeting reaffirms that he would fight in any leadership battle during speech on the economy

Former health secretary said he had ‘no doubt’ there would be a Labour leadership contest as he said he hopes Andy Burnham wins a seat in Parliament later this week

The polls are all sending the same message. Andy Burnham is on course for a close, but clear, victory. At which point, the final act of Keir Starmer's premiership will open.

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Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer's beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve.

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is hoping to emerge triumphant from a key local election Thursday that could propel the popular Labour party veteran to the UK premiership. Several…

The Manchester mayor convincingly won a poll that means he can return to parliament and challenge Keir Starmer for the top job.

During a month-long campaign, Burnham has acted like a prime minister-in-waiting, explaining policies for a potential future government.

Burnham says he will run in any leadership race, and is the frontrunner to replace Starmer.

Keir Starmer could reflect on the scale of Burnham’s win and step down immediately. He could also put up a fight

Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days

Burnham allies fear if Starmer does not stand down before the end of July, it could cost Labour the Greater Manchester mayorality by-election

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Prime minister suggests he will not ‘walk away’ despite Burnham’s comfortable victory in Makerfield byelection

The scale of Burnham’s victory in Makerfield prompted more Labour lawmakers to say Starmer should consider stepping down

“Tonight could, just could, be the turning point,”

But Keir Starmer insists he will fight a leadership contest and urges Labour to “to pull together” and “avoid plunging the country into chaos”

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UK Cabinet ministers will reportedly tell Prime Minister Keir Starmer this afternoon that he must set out a clear timeline for his departure, according to The Times.

Andy Burnham promises “change” and sets himself up as a champion of those who feel alienated from Westminster