Keir Starmer faces resignation pressure after Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election win
Keir Starmer faces growing pressure to resign following Andy Burnham's significant victory in the Makerfield by-election on Thursday. Burnham's success positions him as the leading candidate to rejuvenate Labour amid an existential crisis. Analysts suggest that a smooth transition in leadership would allow Starmer to solidify his legacy while empowering Burnham to address pressing political challenges.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 06:08 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 06:30 UTC
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