Starmer's rival has announced his intention to campaign for Starmer's resignation
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who is considered one of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s main rivals within the Labour Party, has confirmed for the first time that he will join efforts to oust him from office. This statement marks the first public confirmation of his intentions in the internal party struggle for leadership of the UK Labour Party.
In less than two weeks, a by-election to the British Parliament is expected in the Merseyside constituency, in which the Mayor of Greater Manchester will participate. A victory there would pave the way for Burnham to become leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister.
Speaking on the BBC, the politician acknowledged that he is ready to join the internal party race, just as former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has done.
"I think Wes Streeting seems to have launched a leadership challenge, so if such a contest is taking place, I would try to join it… I told my team: let’s look into this carefully and develop a policy,” Burnham said.
Downing Street responded to this statement by suggesting it was premature.
"The Labour Party has a procedure for challenging the leader, and it has not yet been initiated," Starmer’s office emphasized.
Burnham made this statement on the BBC.
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Prior to this, a former British minister expressed his readiness to replace Starmer.
Earlier, Starmer noted growing tensions in relations with the U.S.
