Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLabour peer Charles Falconer says that Prime Minister Keir Starmer now lacks authority, with over 100 Labour MPs calling for his resignation. Lord Falconer suggested Starmer has lost power, with many expecting Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to take over. Cabinet ministers are urging Sir Keir to step down following Mr Burnham's landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election. Heidi Alexander was reportedly the first minister to advise the prime minister to resign. Sir Keir Starmer is understood to be taking the weekend to consider his future, after earlier declaring that he will not resign and will contest any leadership challenge.In fullStarmer-Burnham latest: PM has ‘absolutely no authority’, says Labour peer as over 100 MPs call for resignationThank 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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Keir Starmer is facing a mounting internal pressure campaign from cabinet ministers to set a timetable for his departure, after Andy Burnham's landslide victory in the Makerfield…

Pressure is mounting on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as internal Labour tensions intensify following poor local election results and growing speculation about a possible…

Andy Burnham’s byelection win prompts more backbenchers and Labour grandees to call for Starmer to step aside

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is weighing his political future as pressure grows within the Labour Party for him to announce his resignation, following Andy Burnham's…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to resign Monday, facing mounting pressure after a significant election win in 2024. His leadership has been weakened by…

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.

Overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs pushing Starmer towards decision to step down

Amidst growing discontent, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under immense pressure from Labour Party associates advocating for his resignation. Competing against him is Andy…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing his political future following a significant election victory by rival Andy Burnham. Pressure is mounting for Starmer to…

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.

The UK prime minister said he would do everything in his power to ensure an orderly transition of power.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, a decision that clears the way for the former mayor of Greater Manchester,…

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Business Secretary Peter Kyle over the weekend said Starmer was taking time to "try and reflect on the political challenges that he faces."

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The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.