Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham
Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources say UK politics live – latest updates Keir 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 byelection, the Guardian understands. Downing Street sources said the prime minister had taken the last fortnight to think seriously about his future but was now “hellbent” on fighting any
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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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