leadership challenge
Coverage of leadership challenge in the Nexus archive.
- A nation still divided 10 years on from the Brexit vote
The UK faces a leadership challenge amid ongoing divisions following the Brexit vote, the US revises its economic growth forecast, and chipmaker Cerebras releases earnings results.
- Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job
A report in the Observer newspaper suggests UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer may resign, but a government source states he remains focused on governing. Andy Burnham's recent parliamentary seat win could enable him to launch a formal leadership challenge, heightening threats to Starmer's position.
- Makerfield voters seek ‘change’ as Burnham anticipates by-election win
Makerfield voters are seeking change as Burnham anticipates a by-election victory. Burnham's allies are quietly confident the win could set up a leadership challenge against Starmer.
- Starmer rival tells Sky News when leadership challenge will happen
A rival of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer discusses a potential leadership challenge with Sky News. The discussion occurs amid a visit to University College London Hospital by Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
- Starmer to tell ministers to quit if they back Burnham
Starmer has threatened to tell ministers to quit if they support Burnham. Supporters of the Greater Manchester mayor claim he has sufficient MPs to initiate a leadership challenge.
- Starmer enters the endgame: West Streeting 'has enough MPs to challenge for leadership' as Andy Burnham plots return to Westminster 'within weeks'
Keir Starmer is entering a critical phase of his leadership as Wes Streeting is reported to have enough MPs to challenge him, while Andy Burnham plans to return to Westminster soon. The developments signal potential shifts in power within the UK's political landscape.