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Ministers speak out in cabinet meeting over Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins

Andy [Burnham, one of Starmer’s [most likely challengers](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/26/labour-soft-left-starmer-andy-burnham-rebel-mps)].” Another added of the current

G7 commits to ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’ with pledge to offer more air defence – Europe live

Andy Burnham** is elected in the Makerfield byelection on Thursday. Despite some early concerns about

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

Andy Burnham – each face obstacles. Streeting has drawn criticism over perceived manoeuvring, Rayner remains under

‘It’s more incrementalism’: Starmer’s safe king’s speech fails to quell mutiny

Andy Burnham replace the prime minister, want greater public ownership of utilities – particularly Thames Water

UK borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 amid Starmer uncertainty

Andy Burnham, have [hinted that they would like to see higher public spending](https://www.theguardian.com

Starmer loyalist warns against ‘copying Tories’ but admits PM is unpopular

Andy Burnham, to attempt to return to parliament and challenge the prime minister. Wes Streeting

Catherine West backs down from Starmer challenge but urges him to go by September

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, to potentially return to parliament and join the contest

Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, is the favoured replacement for Starmer by many on the soft

Henry Zeffman: PM puts himself back in the game for now

Andy Burnham who is not currently an MP. Others want the prime minister out now because

UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continues

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting - would "probably raise public spending". Anna Macdonald, investment

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham has strong support from Labour MPs and polls suggest he is the most

What did Keir Starmer say in ‘last chance’ speech to save his premiership?

Andy Burnham would be allowed to give up his Greater Manchester mayoralty and fight for a Westminster

Keir Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong in make-or-break leadership speech

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is also hoping to be able to find

Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs

Andy Burnham. Cooper began by saying she had spent the weekend meeting former Labour councillors

Three-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research finds

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have included a rise in capital gains tax to pay for a 2p cut in national

At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis

Andy Burnham also has support - but would need to become an MP to stand for leader

Does UK’s new far-right party, Restore, pose a threat to Farage’s Reform?

Andy Burnham](/news/2026/5/19/king-of-the-north-who-is-andy-burnham-a-potential-uk-prime-minister) to contest the seat. If he is successful, Burnham will re-enter

Labour must offer more than ‘better managed decline’ on economy, MPs urge

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is also hoping to find a route to parliament

Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?

Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Liz Truss. The news section, Weekend Update, was also particularly

Keir Starmer to face crucial cabinet meeting as ministers and MPs urge him to resign – UK politics live

Andy Burnham supporters stressing the need for a timetable for an orderly transition (ie – a slow