Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated it is a "personal decision" for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer whether to contest a potential leadership challenge. She expressed confidence in Starmer's willingness to fight, citing his past electoral success, while also voicing support for Andy Burnham's return to Parliament. Nandy acknowledged public demand for more assertive leadership following recent poor election results for the Labour Party.
- ▪Lisa Nandy said it is a personal decision for Keir Starmer whether to fight in a potential leadership contest.
- ▪Nandy expressed support for Andy Burnham to return to Parliament and be a stronger voice in government.
- ▪She stated that despite recent setbacks, she still supports Starmer and would not be in his cabinet if she wanted him replaced.
- ▪Nandy emphasized that the public wants to see Labour leaders fighting harder and speaking louder on their behalf.
- ▪Starmer has indicated he would stand in a leadership election if one were to take place.
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Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonPolitical reporterPA MediaIt is a "personal decision" for Sir Keir Starmer whether he chooses to fight any potential leadership contest, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said. She told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that Sir Keir had "shown before that he's up for a fight" and "I wouldn't write off the prime minister".However, Nandy also voiced her support for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to be "back in Parliament at the heart of power".
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