politics
Starmer's Rival Andy Burnham Wins British Parliamentary By-Election and Will Likely Become New Prime Minister
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election to the British Parliament and secured a mandate as a Member of Parliament, opening his path to vie for the leadership of the Labour Party, and with it, the position of Prime Minister of Great Britain, The Times notes. According to the politician's allies, he plans to meet with current Prime Minister Keir Starmer next week.
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, securing a parliamentary seat.
- Burnham is seen as a major rival to current Labour leader Keir Starmer.
- More than 100 Labour MPs reportedly want Starmer to name a resignation date.
- Burnham's allies claim he has support from 200 party members for a leadership bid.
- Former Attorney General Lord Falconer called Starmer's position 'untenable'.
- Starmer has publicly stated his determination to lead the party to victory.
- Burnham may offer Wes Streeting a cabinet position to avoid a leadership contest.
- Lord Falconer urged a transfer of power before the parliamentary summer recess on July 16.