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Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within weeks’, allies say

Andy Burnham has plan to return to Westminster ‘within weeks’, allies say Andy Burnham has a credible

Where does Starmer’s leadership stand – and who are his potential challengers?

Andy Burnham](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a526a0bfe35da7067430db54bf2b44e70d505c5b/182_30_1833_1466/master/1833.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Andy Burnham is the only major Labour politician with positive

Could Starmer bring back Rayner to steady ship – and would she get onboard?

Andy Burnham](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8a81d3959efd2be33393a45aa91ba4fd4288620f/646_0_6880_5504/master/6880.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Starmer, Rayner and Andy Burnham on a visit to a primary

Wednesday briefing: Where Starmer stands after another precarious day in Parliament

Andy Burnham meet with schoolchildren during a visit to a primary school in Ashton-under

‘It’s Andy or bust’: could Burnham’s return to parliament save Starmer?

Andy or bust’: could Burnham’s return to parliament save Starmer? If [Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com

‘No other plan comes close’: Labour MPs turn to Burnham as pressure mounts on Starmer

Andy Burnham was 800 miles away in Madrid as Starmer’s future dominated Westminster. But allies

Cabinet minister warns Labour against ‘doomscrolling’ through leaders like the Tories

Andy Burnham, giving him time to return to Westminster. Reed said the majority of MPs and local

Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

Andy Burnham, who was blocked from standing as a candidate for Westminster in the Gorton

PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond

Andy Burnham's](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/01/andy-burnham-westminster-return-plan-within-weeks). In his interview with the Today Programme, the Prime

A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

Andy Burnham isn't an MP. And Streeting, the health secretary, is trying to shake

Cabinet ministers warn mutinous MPs over ousting Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham – despite not being eligible – seen as [likely successors](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/22/four-top-labour-figures-could-beat-starmer-in-a-leadership-race-poll-finds). Some have

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

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

More than 150 violent offenders granted taxi licences in Midlands city last year

Andy Burnham, called the figures obtained by the Guardian “truly shocking” and said they “lay bare

PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win

Andy Burnham, added: "His own people have turned against him and all the while, the prime

Labour MPs say ‘endless drama’ of leadership speculation must stop

Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, has [been widely linked](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/01/andy-burnham-westminster-return-plan-within-weeks) with a planned

Lucy Powell says Labour has ‘no magic bullet’ as MPs brace for heavy losses in local elections

Andy Burnham, [who is reportedly preparing a leadership run](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/01/andy-burnham-westminster-return-plan-within-weeks), said she knew

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Andy [Burnham] or some more speculation about Angela [Rayner]. It is demotivating - there is a big, big frustration