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Burnham to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration changes, allies say

challenging Keir Starmer or persuading him to step down. But [Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) MPs who have

UK’s Keir Starmer faces likely challenge following Labour’s election defeat

Labour’s election defeat United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is likely to face a leadership challenge amid calls from parliamentarians for him to step

Labour’s Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over UK tax affairs

step aside or face a leadership challenge has intensified since the Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local and regional elections last week, highlighting voters’ frustrations with the current Labour government. Starmer

Starmer is not setting out timetable for his departure, says David Lammy

Labour to get beyond the “spectacular own goal” of repeated leadership speculation. While allies of Starmer [have suggested he is](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/17/andy-burnham-faces-perilous-race-to-win-makerfield-byelection-allies-say) potentially willing to step aside if Andy Burnham wins next month

Why UK’s Makerfield by-election matters far beyond one parliamentary seat

challenge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party. Starmer is facing mounting pressure to step

British leader Keir Starmer under pressure after heavy election losses

steps and U-turns. More broadly, many in Labour worry that Starmer is unable to properly challenge

How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

Labour party [rulebook](https://labour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Rule-Book-2026.pdf) sets out that if an MP wants to challenge a sitting party leader, they must first be nominated by at least 20% of the parliamentary party (currently

Pressure mounts on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer as rivals circle

stepped down. Labour figures, meanwhile, appear to be rallying around Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham in a potential bid to challenge Starmer

Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest

Starmer has defied calls from some Labour MPs to step down after poor election results last month. No formal challenge

Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid

Starmer should “reflect on” stepping aside. With Labour on the brink of civil war, Wes Streeting, the health secretary, is [preparing to launch a leadership challenge

Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer

Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) was failing, in a direct challenge to the prime minister. But a defensive [Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer) said on Monday he had no intention of stepping

Monday briefing: What’s next for no-drama Starmer as his ‘political challenges’ pile up?

challenges’ pile up? Good morning. Today’s the day, probably. [Keir Starmer is expected to announce](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/21/keir-starmer-expected-exit-plan-clear-way-andy-burnham-become-pm) that he will step down as prime minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour

Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on Monday

Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that he will step down as prime minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for [Andy Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham) to become Labour leader

Burnham starts byelection campaign with thinly veiled pitch for No 10

Labour](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour) MP Josh Simons gave up the Makerfield seat to trigger a byelection, is likely to be followed by a challenge to Starmer, or moves to push him into stepping

UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer

challenge process, Streeting confirmed on Saturday that he will vie to replace Starmer and become the centre-left Labour’s new leader. Whoever leads the governing party, which has a big majority

Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

challenge against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. in Wigan, England, Friday, June 19, 2026. **Jon Super/AP** Jon Super/AP Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary in May, saying that "where we need vision, we have

Rushed social media ban for under-16s in UK could ‘unravel’, charity warns

Starmer prioritises short-term announcements over what the evidence and experts say is needed, children and parents will be left to count the cost and child protection will take a step back.” The Times reported

Angela Rayner says Starmer should ‘reflect on’ stepping aside after HMRC clears her over tax affairs - UK politics live

challenge Starmer herself. But she said she wanted to see change, “action, not just words”. Asked whether Starmer should step aside, she said: “Keir will have to reflect on that.” If there is a contest

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister

challenge, if Starmer steps aside. Wes Streeting, who resigned as health secretary last month to protest Starmer's leadership, has said that he will run in a contest if there is one. Discontent with

Starmer expected to announce exit plan that will clear way for Burnham to become PM

challengers will emerge and gain the necessary support.  Even late last week, some friends of Starmer believed it was hugely presumptuous