Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the UK Labour Party and Prime Minister, effective early September after his successor is elected. He informed King Charles III and plans for nominations to open July 9, with a new leader in place before Parliament reconvenes in September.
Labour's NEC allows Andy Burnham to stand in Makerfield byelection; Burnham's potential win could challenge Keir Starmer's leadership
Labour's NEC approves Andy Burnham to stand in Makerfield byelection, potentially triggering a mayoral byelection in Greater Manchester.
Andy Burnham may return to Parliament via a byelection triggered by MP Josh Simons, potentially paving his path to Labour leadership as Keir Starmer's authority wanes.
A Labour NEC member opposes changing party rules to let Andy Burnham run for leadership without being an MP, warning it could lead to a lengthy contest and undesired leftward shift.
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...
