Labour leadership contest
Coverage of Labour leadership contest in the Nexus archive.
- Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation
Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership contest that could lead to him becoming Britain's prime minister within weeks.
- Starmer vows to fight as Burnham’s win fuels a Labour leadership showdown
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, won a parliamentary seat in Makerfield, positioning himself as a Labour leadership contender against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer vowed to resist any attempt to replace him, despite Burnham's victory and calls for political change.
- Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will not withdraw from a Labour leadership contest following Andy Burnham's 55% vote share victory in the Makerfield byelection. Burnham claimed the result could be a turning point, emphasizing support for northern regions and areas overlooked by Westminster.
- No 10 says Starmer ‘will not walk away’ if Burnham officially enters Labour leadership contest - UK politics live
Downing Street stated that Keir Starmer will not withdraw if Andy Burnham officially joins the Labour leadership contest. Burnham mentioned he would consider launching a bid for the leadership. Conservative MP Harriet Cross addressed claims from the Trump administration about UK policing.
- As Burnham kicks off campaign, Starmer fights to stay in the game
Andy Burnham has launched his campaign for the Labour leadership, while Keir Starmer seeks to remain competitive. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's supporters describe him as 'tough,' but few believe he would challenge Burnham if he wins the Makerfield contest.