Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a leadership challenge within her party just four months before the November state election, driven by dire polling and internal discontent over her handling of alleged corruption in the Big Build program.
Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Labour leader and PM, facing the challenge of uniting over 400 MPs. Tips from MPs include listening to backbenchers, accepting disagreement while maintaining discipline, respecting Keir Starmer, and considering a snap election.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure as Labour rival Andy Burnham secures a parliamentary seat, potentially triggering a leadership challenge. Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election signals his ambition to contest the Labour leadership.
Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to announce his resignation as Prime Minister on Monday, following significant pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham. Burnham's recent byelection victory has bolstered support for his leadership bid, with many MPs believing he could become leader without a contest.
Britain's Observer newspaper reports Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign Monday, setting a timetable for departure. This follows months of pressure and a rival's parliamentary win. A government source, however, stated Starmer remains focused on governing.
The Observer newspaper reports UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign Monday, setting a departure timetable. A government source claims Starmer remains focused on governing, despite over 100 Labour lawmakers publicly calling for his exit.
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election has positioned him as a potential challenger to Keir Starmer's Labour leadership, offering a distinct political vision focused on regional investment and challenging Reform UK's rise.
Labour MPs and cabinet ministers are urging Keir Starmer to consider an "orderly exit" amid growing support for Andy Burnham to become leader and potentially prime minister. Burnham's significant byelection victory has fueled speculation about a leadership challenge, with some MPs prepared to back him. Starmer, however, insists he will fight any contest.
Andy Burnham's allies are discussing a potential 10-year plan for public ownership of utilities, starting with Thames Water. Other proposals include cost of living support, greater devolution of power to regional leaders, and reforms to the parliamentary "whipping" system and voting.
Labour cabinet ministers and grandees are reportedly urging Keir Starmer not to fight a leadership challenge and to prepare for an 'orderly exit.' Andy Burnham, following a significant byelection victory, is seen as a potential successor, with sources suggesting around 200 MPs could back his nomination. Starmer, however, insists he will fight any contest.
Andy Burnham's allies are discussing a potential 10-year plan for public ownership of utilities, starting with Thames Water. Other proposals include cost of living support, greater devolution of power to regional leaders, reforms to MP 'whipping' systems, and potential electoral reform.
Andy Burnham has won a special election in Makerfield, England, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. His victory raises immediate questions for markets regarding fiscal discipline and inflationary pressures.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for the Makerfield seat in Parliament, positioning him as a strong contender to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party and the country.
Andy Burnham's decisive victory in the Makerfield byelection has intensified speculation about a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer. Allies hope Burnham can be installed as PM within days, citing his emphatic win as proof of his ability to unite the party and challenge Reform UK.
Andy Burnham, Labour's former Greater Manchester mayor, won a special election in Makerfield, England, by over 9,000 votes. His victory clears a path for a potential leadership challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, raising questions for markets regarding fiscal policy and inflation risk.
Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor, won a special election in Makerfield, north-west England, by over 9,000 votes (55% of the vote). He is now positioned to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour party leadership.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, securing the House of Commons seat needed to challenge Labour leader Keir Starmer for the party leadership and potentially the UK prime ministership.
Sir Keir Starmer is employing a strategy to deter potential challengers, including Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting. Starmer met with the Prime Minister twice, discussing the upcoming Manchester mayoralty by-election, which could trigger another by-election if Burnham wins. Burnham's team rejected an offer of a cabinet position, emphasizing his 'changing Labour' pitch.
Matt Wrack, general secretary of the NASUWT teaching union, believes Andy Burnham is Labour's strongest candidate to defeat Reform in a general election and potentially lead the party. Wrack expressed deep concern over Reform's potential impact on education and trade unions, citing hostility from Reform councillors. He also criticized the current Labour government's continuation of Tory policies on academisation and SEND provision.
Matt Wrack, general secretary of the NASUWT teaching union, believes Andy Burnham is Labour's strongest candidate to defeat Reform in a general election. Wrack expressed deep concern over Reform's potential impact on education and trade unions, citing hostility from Reform councillors. He also called for more robust change from Labour than currently seen, particularly on academisation and SEND provision.
Candidates in a UK by-election are making final pitches ahead of Thursday's vote. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham hopes to win an MP seat, potentially challenging Labour leader Keir Starmer. His main rival is Reform UK's Robert Kenyon.
Keir Starmer indicated he would offer Andy Burnham a cabinet role, calling him a "huge asset," as he braces for a potential leadership challenge after the Makerfield byelection. Wes Streeting also signaled readiness to challenge Starmer, demanding an end to "uncertainty and paralysis."
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Andy Burnham not to launch a leadership challenge if he wins the Makerfield by-election and becomes an MP. Starmer stressed the need to focus on the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral election, while Labour MP Wes Streeting is prepared to trigger a leadership contest.
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Andy Burnham to focus on the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral election if he wins the Makerfield seat, warning against an immediate leadership challenge. The Prime Minister also indicated he would offer Burnham a cabinet role in a Labour government.
