Labour Leadership Crisis Deepens: Andy Burnham's Allies Push for Greater Manchester Mayor to Run for PM A brewing power struggle within the Labour Party has reached a boiling point, with allies of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham demanding assurances that he will be allowed to run for the party leadership. As Keir Starmer faces mounting calls for his resignation, Burnham's camp is pushing for Labour's ruling body to allow the mayor to contest a parliamentary byelection, potentially setting up a challenge to Starmer's leadership. This move comes as Labour's national executive committee (NEC) weighs in on the crisis, with some party members warning against a "coronation" for another potential candidate, Wes Streeting. The developments raise questions about the stability of Labour's leadership and the party's chances in the next general election.
Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could stand for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand asideUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?Allies of Andy Burnham have warned against a “coronation” for Wes Streeting as the next prime minister and called on Labour’s ruling body to allow the mayor to stand for the leadership.As Keir Starmer attempted to face down mounting calls for his resignation on Tuesday, sources close to Burnham demanded immediate assurances from Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) that he would not be blocked from contesting a parliamentary byelection. Continue reading...
