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Andy Burnham's landslide by-election win in Ashton-in-Makerfield sets the stage for a Labour leadership challenge, threatening Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position. The victory underscores growing discontent with Starmer's leadership and the rise of the Reform Party.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election in a landslide, setting the stage for a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The victory gives Burnham a Commons seat and bolsters his standing as the public’s preferred prime ministerial candidate. Starmer faces growing internal and external pressure, with 20 ministers having resigned from his government in under two years.
The by-election in Makerfield is a pivotal race that could alter the UK's political landscape, with Labour's Andy Burnham aiming to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. His main rival, Reform UK's Robert Kenyon, is close in the polls despite controversy. The outcome may signal Labour's strength or Reform's growing influence in northern England.
Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a bid for the Labour Party leadership to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The move comes amid internal divisions over policy and future direction. Streeting, 42, is calling for a 'new wind' and renewal within the party.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is struggling to hold onto power as Labour MPs and ministers brand him a 'lame duck leader', with a slow-burning coup underway following disastrous local election results earlier this month. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned, and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is tipped as the most likely successor, with a crucial by-election in Makerfield expected on 18 June.
Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who resigned this week, announced on Saturday he will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. The move comes as Sir Keir faces growing calls to resign after Labour's heavy defeat in local elections, with over 80 MPs urging him to step down and four junior ministers quitting. Mr. Streeting has endorsed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as a leading contender.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under increasing internal pressure from the Labour Party amid leadership speculation. Policy and strategy disputes are fueling tensions, though no official challenge has emerged.
After Labour’s heavy defeat in local elections, over 80 MPs have called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned and publicly endorsed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as a replacement. A special by-election is expected, with Burnham needing the support of 81 Labour MPs to challenge Starmer.
UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is facing a growing internal revolt, with multiple potential candidates openly challenging his leadership amid policy disputes and the party's recent election defeat. Calls for a no-confidence vote are rising, though Starmer’s office claims he still has majority support.
