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Andy Burnham supporters stressing the need for a timetable for an orderly transition (ie – a slow process, allowing Burnham to win a byelection before a leadership contest). But in the afternoon government loyalists, and some
Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham) supporters is to drag this out as long as they can. Really, they want to agree a timetable that allows them to do this.” Then there’s the very real
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, is the favoured replacement for Starmer by many on the soft left, but does not yet have a seat despite trying to persuade several MPs to stand down
Andy Burnham walks in London, UK, on March 31, 2026 [Justin Tallis/Reuters] ## Special election Despite the clamouring of support, Burnham’s path towards the 10 Downing Street would not be straightforward. Labour’s National Executive
Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham) to participate,” he said. “[If we change the rules] we could have a cast of thousands. How about a byelection for David Miliband or a byelection for Ed Balls
leadership in the UK](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1e2n923v1lt) and perceived risk of looser public spending has further unsettled investors. The UK's main stock index, the FTSE 100, fell 0.5% with shares in British banks leading
bid as Keir Starmer’s grip on power unravels. The former deputy prime minister has settled £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty after [initially paying the lower rate](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/03/angela-rayner-admits-underpaying-stamp-duty-on-800000-seaside-flat), but has not paid
bid to reverse some of the backlog gumming up the courts system. Other bills, however, appear to do less than they promise, and display what critics say is Starmer’s characteristic reluctance to embrace trade
leadership, has changed course and said she instead wants the prime minister to set a timetable of September for his departure. West, the MP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet and a former Foreign Office minister
bid as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s grip on power unravels. Starmer, who led his Labour Party to victory in the 2024 general election, is fighting to save his job after disastrous local and regional
bidding to be the next Labour leader and prime minister herself, but by triggering a leadership contest she would be aiming to flush out heavyweight contenders she thinks could do a better job than
Andy studying English at Cambridge. In his book, Head North, Burnham wrote that he "struggled to feel part of things" at university and felt like an "imposter". However, the music-lover
bid to replace him. The prime minister's spokesman said Sir Keir had "full confidence" in Streeting but would not comment on the details of their meeting. On Wednesday evening, Sir Keir held a series
Andy Burnham. Calls have also come from the right of the party, including those close to Streeting, for a swifter departure, which would exclude the chance of Burnham standing for the leadership. Pressure has been
bids to go over the top after Thursday's battering at the polls. She would need to get the backing of 20% of the Parliamentary party - 81 MPs - to kick off a leadership contest