Reports that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander wants PM Keir Starmer to set a departure timetable have intensified pressure on his leadership amid speculation about a possible Andy Burnham challenge.
Keir Starmer’s leadership woes just got messier. Aljazeera reports Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has urged him to set a clear timetable for stepping down, as speculation swirls over Labour’s next move.
The pressure comes amid growing buzz that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham could re-enter Parliament and make a play for the top job.
For Starmer, already under intense scrutiny in recent months, this reported cabinet-level push marks a serious escalation. Downing Street hasn’t responded officially yet — but expect Labour insiders to be talking about little else.
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