Ministers suggest Keir Starmer may resign if Andy Burnham secures victory in the Makerfield by-election, citing private discussions.
Speculation over UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership has intensified amid reports he may step down if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election. Insiders claim Starmer has privately considered all options, despite a more defiant public stance.
The by-election outcome is seen as a potential catalyst for a leadership challenge, with loyalists noting Starmer’s recent shift in tone. No formal decision has been announced, but the scenario has sparked political uncertainty.
Markets may react to heightened instability in UK governance, though no immediate financial impact has been observed.