Starmer facing pressure from Burnham and Streeting allies not to fight leadership challenge
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Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester's long-serving mayor, secured a commanding victory in the Makerfield byelection, returning to Parliament as an MP. His substantial win has galvanized Labour figures seeking to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, though Starmer has indicated he would contest any internal party competition rather than step aside.
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One Labour MP said there are about 200 who are prepared – if necessary – to sign Burnham’s nomination papers
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Allies of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting will ask cabinet ministers, friends and Labour grandees to persuade Keir Starmer over the weekend not to fight a leadership challenge.
Burnham, who won a compelling majority in the Makerfield byelection overnight, is expected to travel to London on Monday to meet MPs in the expectation of becoming prime minister within weeks.
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