Labour grandees turning on Starmer marks the painful end of his premiership (opens original article in a new tab)

Labour grandees are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign as leadership challenges intensify following Andy Burnham's electoral success, with senior figures advising against a contested leadership race.

• Labour grandees including Lord Charlie Falconer and Harriet Harman are urging Sir Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister
• Andy Burnham's victory over Reform UK in Makerfield has increased pressure on Starmer with 100 Labour MPs calling for his resignation
• Senior Labour figures warn a leadership contest would be 'very difficult' and 'bad for the country' as support for Burnham grows