Starmer given ‘hard deadline’ to step down as Labour leader (opens original article in a new tab)

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign as Labour leader by Tuesday's cabinet meeting, with senior figures urging his departure and plans for Andy Burnham's potential leadership.

• Sir Keir Starmer faces a 'hard deadline' of Tuesday morning's cabinet meeting to announce his resignation as Labour leader.
• Senior Labour figures and allies of Andy Burnham are pushing for Starmer's departure and a potential leadership transition.
• Wes Streeting may be offered the chancellor role in a Burnham government if he agrees not to challenge for leadership.