Will Starmer resign? Labour ministers up pressure after Burnham wins by-election

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham achieved a landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election, securing almost 55 per cent of the vote, which has intensified calls for him to become the next Labour leader. Following Burnham's win, numerous Labour MPs, including cabinet members and key figures, are pressuring Sir Keir Starmer to resign and facilitate a 'coronation' for Burnham to avert a protracted leadership contest. The prime minister has defiantly refused to step down, asserting his intention to fight any leadership challenge and urging the party to unite to avoid 'plunging the country into chaos'. Buoyed by his victory, Andy Burnham outlined his vision for Britain, promising to prioritise economic reindustrialisation, end 'trickle-down' economics, and reform the 'unfair' immigration system, aiming to revitalise the Labour Party. Prominent trade union leaders, including Sharon Graham of Unite, have also joined the calls for an 'orderly timetable' for a leadership election, urging Starmer to step down. In fullLabour MPs demand Burnham ‘coronation’ as PM with ministers set to urge Starmer to quitThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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