Starmer-Burnham latest: PM ‘to weigh up his future this weekend’ after ministers call on him to step down (opens original article in a new tab)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is weighing his future as PM this weekend after Cabinet ministers urge him to step down following Andy Burnham's by-election win, though Starmer has refused to resign and plans to fight any leadership challenge.

• Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering his future as PM amid pressure from Cabinet ministers to step down following Andy Burnham's by-election victory.
• Starmer has refused to resign, vowing to fight any leadership challenge and urging the party to 'pull together' against Reform UK.
• Cabinet members, including Heidi Alexander, have called for Burnham to take over, with some Labour MPs advocating for a 'coronation' to avoid a prolonged leadership battle.