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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Maddox and Athena Stavrou

Labour MPs press Burnham to launch leadership bid if successful in Makerfield by-election

Makerfield (Person) Andy Burnham Sir Keir Starmer
  • The Makerfield by-election is deemed the most significant in decades, potentially determining the next Prime Minister .
  • Labour candidate Andy Burnham is widely anticipated to win the by-election, scheduled for Thursday.
  • Impatient Labour MPs are pressing Burnham to launch a leadership bid against Sir Keir Starmer swiftly if he secures his return to Westminster .
  • Despite Sir Keir Starmer offering him a government role, sources close to Burnham suggest he will decline, indicating his readiness to challenge for the leadership.
  • Polling data predicts a comfortable victory for Burnham, with a Labour defeat, especially to Reform, being viewed as catastrophic for the party and Sir Keir's leadership.

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Labour MPs urge Burnham not to delay challenge to Starmer if he wins Makerfield by-election

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