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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirms Keir Starmer would decide alone whether to contest a leadership challenge. Internal polling shows growing dissent over his direction. A critical week looms for the party’s future.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is poised to launch a leadership bid against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with allies predicting a by-election showdown by mid-June. Trump warns Starmer’s grip on power is slipping unless he fixes immigration and energy, while Reform UK vows to derail Burnham’s path back to Westminster.
Labour MP Josh Simons has resigned to allow Andy Burnham a direct challenge to the prime minister, calling the moment a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity.' The move comes amid internal party turmoil and a reshuffle expected within weeks.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s grip on power weakens after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns and Labour MP Josh Simons quits his seat, paving the way for Andy Burnham to launch a leadership challenge. Reform UK vows to contest the upcoming by-election in Makersfield, intensifying the power struggle within Labour.
Andy Burnham, former Labour minister, is eyeing a return to Parliament as Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary, escalating pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s allies say he will move to topple Keir Starmer within days, triggering a snap vote that could reshape Labour’s future. Sources confirm preparations are underway for a potential challenge starting Thursday, with backers framing it as a necessary shake-up.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is set to resign Thursday, triggering a leadership battle that threatens to paralyze government. Sources say a three-way contest between Streeting, Starmer, and a soft-left challenger could plunge Westminster into months of chaos just weeks before a critical EU summit.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has privately warned Labour ministers and MPs that any attempt to oust him would destabilise the government just days after unveiling a sweeping economic reform agenda. Sources confirm the warning came during a closed-door meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday night.
Labour’s Wes Streeting is poised to challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership within 24 hours of King Charles III outlining the government’s legislative agenda. The announcement came as the Prime Minister’s authority crumbles amid internal party divisions and mounting public pressure.