Starmer under pressure amid Burnham leadership threat (opens original article in a new tab)

Keir Starmer is under pressure from within the Labour Party as Andy Burnham threatens his leadership, with over 100 MPs calling for his resignation and some senior figures suggesting he may not continue as leader.

• Keir Starmer faces pressure from within his party as Andy Burnham emerges as a leadership threat
• Over 100 Labour MPs have called for Starmer to step down, with some previously opposing a leadership contest
• Starmer has vowed not to leave his post but senior allies suggest a 25% chance he will fight on