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resignation letter](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/11/john-healey-defence-secretary-resignation-letter-what-it-said-meant) on Thursday, Healey accused Starmer of putting the country’s security at risk and being unable to stand up to his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and make faster progress
Makerfield are calling for an even harder line. Tom Baldwin, a former Labour official and [Starmer’s biographer](https://observer.co.uk/news/politics/article/shattered-allegiances-and-broken-friendships-litter-the-streets-of-westminster), said: “If Burnham says things which put him in opposition to a much closer
resign as he quit the cabinet last week, warned [Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) MPs that drifting on with Starmer in charge risked a Joe Biden situation that would usher in a Reform government. Although there
Makerfield byelection and he hasn’t given up being mayor of Greater Manchester just to be a backbench MP. Deep down, Keir knows his days are numbered, which is why he is desperately trying
resigned](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/14/wes-streeting-quits-cabinet-and-calls-on-starmer-to-resign) as health secretary on Thursday, had [reportedly pledged](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/13/wes-streeting-prepares-to-launch-leadership-challenge-against-keir-starmer) to start a contest but seemingly failed to raise the necessary support among MPs. Other possible challengers – such as Angela
byelection saying “Restore Britain”. He told the Telegraph: “Elon Musk has decided he will try to split the Right of British politics as best he can. This is supporting a party that
resigned as health secretary, saying that Starmer will not lead the party into the next general election. Andy Burnham has found a parliamentary seat in which he intends to stand in a byelection ahead
resignation on Thursday. “The reality is, we are spending too much time preparing for last year’s war, not tomorrow’s, and I urge the house to push for transformation, push hard, and push
Makerfield byelection, where Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain is gaining a presence. The Reform UK leader has also been under pressure over his decision to take [a £5m gift](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/07/labour-farage-evading-scrutiny-crypto-billionaire-gift) from the crypto
Makerfield byelection. “But what I would say is I think the words of the family also need to be at the forefront of every politician’s mind in calling for there
Makerfield byelection and come down to Westminster. But I don’t want a leadership challenge, and I also don’t want a general election – another general election. “Stability is such a fusty and unsexy proposition
resignation could not have been worse. He said: “It’s less than a month before the Nato summit in Ankara, and the UK can’t decide how it is going to meet its defence commitments
Makerfield campaign alongside planning for what might follow. They believe that in the first few weeks after a byelection victory, much of his time will be spent campaigning in the subsequent election
Makerfield. “The pound is weakening this morning after a sharp drop on Thursday, when [Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham) threw his hat into the ring,” said Kathleen Brooks, the research director at XTB. “This
resignation of the defence secretary](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/11/john-healey-resigns-defence-secretary-military-spending) this week, MPs are seizing the moment to embark on a battle of ideas, including tackling toxic masculinity, which they argue has played a role in violent
byelection, senior Burnham allies are now beginning to turn their attention to how to turn his political vision into concrete policies. While the Manchester mayor spends his time knocking on doors
resignations. Culture secretary Lisa Nandy revealed her department is “[actively involved](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/14/cabinet-ministers-asked-to-look-for-cuts-to-fund-uk-defence-spending-increase)” in identifying cash to divert to the Ministry of Defence. 4. ***Nature*** | A tropical western reef heron usually found between west