Andy Burnham's Potential Challenge to Keir Starmer for Labour Leadership
Andy Burnham is emerging as a significant rival to Keir Starmer within the Labour Party, with polls suggesting he could win a leadership contest and lead the party to victory in the next general election. Discussions are ongoing about his path to No10.
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Labour likely to win next election with Burnham as leader, say party members – UK politics live
YouGov polling reveals support for prospective challenger, with members believing Starmer could not secure another victory Good morning. A week ago, at cabinet, Keir Starmer delivered a “put up or shut up” message to his critics. Wes Streeting, his leading opponent, decided to do neither – declining to launch a leadership bid, but going public with his lack of confidence in the PM and resigning. And then Andy Burnham found a potential seat, meaning that, if Burnham can win the byelection, a ...
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