Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham
Allies of Keir Starmer argue that Andy Burnham is unprepared for a leadership challenge. Photograph: House of Commons/PAView image in fullscreenAllies of Keir Starmer argue that Andy Burnham is unprepared for a leadership challenge. His team is working through various scenarios, including sacking ministers who publicly support Burnham.However, several close allies acknowledged that Starmer’s future may be out of his hands.
- ▪Allies of Keir Starmer argue that Andy Burnham is unprepared for a leadership challenge.
- ▪Photograph: House of Commons/PAView image in fullscreenAllies of Keir Starmer argue that Andy Burnham is unprepared for a leadership challenge.
- ▪His team is working through various scenarios, including sacking ministers who publicly support Burnham.However, several close allies acknowledged that Starmer’s future may be out of his hands.
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Allies of Keir Starmer argue that Andy Burnham is unprepared for a leadership challenge. Photograph: House of Commons/PAView image in fullscreenAllies of Keir Starmer argue that Andy Burnham is unprepared for a leadership challenge. Photograph: House of Commons/PAKeir StarmerKeir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy BurnhamPrime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources say UK politics live – latest updates Pippa Crerar,Kiran Stacey and Jessica ElgotWed 10 Jun 2026 14.49 EDTLast modified on Wed 10 Jun 2026 16.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer’s closest aides are “war-gaming” how to win a leadership contest ahead of Andy Burnham’s much-anticipated return to Westminster if he wins the Makerfield…
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