Labour MPs demand Burnham ‘coronation’ as PM with ministers set to urge Starmer to quit (opens original article in a new tab)

Labour MPs are pushing for Andy Burnham to become PM following his by-election win, while Sir Keir Starmer resists stepping down, leading to calls for an orderly leadership transition.

• Labour MPs demand Andy Burnham's coronation as PM after his Makerfield by-election victory.
• Sir Keir Starmer refuses to step down, opposing a leadership contest to avoid party chaos.
• Ministers and union leaders urge Starmer to set a timetable for his departure to allow Burnham to take leadership.