The Makerfield MP will be sworn in as an MP next week, and plans to speak with the Prime Minister to demand he set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street

Andy Burnham has won a parliamentary seat. This move fuels speculation about him challenging Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. Several pathways exist for Burnham to potentially…

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir 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

From hints of income tax to reducing the welfare bill, here's what an Andy Burnham premiership could look like

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Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable

Keir Starmer is facing renewed calls to quit from within his own cabinet, after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in Makerfield.

After a day of drama following Andy Burnham's big win in the Makerfield by-election, all is quiet on the surface, as the political manoeuvering moves behind the scenes.

The Makerfield MP will be sworn in as an MP next week, and plans to speak with the Prime Minister to demand he set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street

As the British prime minister weighs resigning as early as Monday, leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham needs to settle on an economic team.

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

Labour MPs pressure PM to make way for Andy Burnham to lead party

Sir Keir Starmer will set out timings for his exit from Downing Street in a speech on Monday, The Observer reported.

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 facing mounting pressure over his future after Labour rival Andy Burnham secured a parliamentary seat, paving the way for a potential…

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…

Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option

The former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was sworn in on Monday as MP for Makerfield and formally launched his candidacy to lead the Labour Party and, by extension,…

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,…