Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
Starmer has told allies he will fight any contest, while Burnham could force a race with 81 MP signatures after the Makerfield vote.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer has contacted supporters, vowing to "fight" any leadership contest if triggered, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy confirmed on Sunday.
- Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, standing in the Makerfield by-election, indicated last week he would participate in any leadership race, fueling internal party speculation.
- Labour rules require 81 MP signatures to launch a contest; Starmer's team claims to have secured that number, one MP said, "His supporters have already run the numbers."
- Cabinet ministers are braced for a challenge by late June or early July, while a No 10 spokesperson stated the Prime Minister "will not walk away from the mandate" given two years ago.
- Some senior figures like Streeting oppose a "coronation" of Burnham, as strategists warn the Makerfield race remains a closely fought contest between Burnham and Reform candidate Kenyon.
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