Starmer is not setting out timetable for his departure, says David Lammy
David Lammy stated that Keir Starmer is not planning to set a timetable for his departure from leadership. He emphasized the need for the Labour party to unite and focus on governance rather than internal speculation. Lammy also expressed support for Andy Burnham, who is expected to contest in an upcoming byelection.
- ▪David Lammy confirmed that there will be no timetable for Keir Starmer's departure from leadership.
- ▪Lammy called for unity within the Labour party following recent leadership speculation.
- ▪Andy Burnham is anticipated to run in the Makerfield byelection after the current MP stepped down.
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Lammy (left) said Starmer (right) was ‘the most resilient person I know’, and that the party needed to ‘unite and pull together’. Photograph: Thomas Krych/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenLammy (left) said Starmer (right) was ‘the most resilient person I know’, and that the party needed to ‘unite and pull together’. Photograph: Thomas Krych/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockLabour party leadershipStarmer is not setting out timetable for his departure, says David LammyDeputy PM says Andy Burnham would be ‘great addition to parliament’, but leadership row is an ‘own goal’ for LabourPeter Walker Senior political correspondentMon 18 May 2026 03.29 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 03.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer is not about to set a timetable for his…
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