While PM’s desire to fight was strong, time with his inner circle at Chequers sharpened his sense of the inevitable

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

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared he will not resign, vowing to contest any leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Burnham's decisive win in a…

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Prime minister said to be calling cabinet members but faces growing consensus that his time in Downing Street is over

This weekend Keir Starmer is talking to his cabinet, his staff and Labour MPs as it seems his premiership is hanging by a thread.

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…

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.

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

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.

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

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…

In just 48 hours, the PM has felt the weight of political gravity and shifted from initial adamance he would fight on

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…

While PM’s desire to fight was strong, time with his inner circle at Chequers sharpened his sense of the inevitable

With support draining from Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister was bunkered down at his Chequers residence over the weekend weighing up his future in Downing Street

'Since surviving a brush with political death over the Peter Mandelson scandal in February, Keir Starmer has struck a defiant tone - but the mood is shifting'

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

It was only a matter of time before Labour MPs lost faith completely. The herd has moved.

Labour leader bows to growing pressure following Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in the Makerfield by-election