Starmer offers Burnham 'big role' in government to avoid Labour leadership contest
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Andrew Sparrow, Alexandra Topping
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Summary
Keir Starmer stated at the G7 summit that Labour should not hold a leadership contest when the party should be focused on the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection. He expressed interest in offering Andy Burnham a "big role" in government, which would avoid a leadership challenge. The article also notes that former health secretary Wes Streeting threatened to launch a leadership contest if the prime minister did not set out a timetable to step down. If Burnham wins the byelection, he will resign as mayor, triggering a replacement election likely on July 30, with Bev Craig tipped as a potential successor.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledKeir Starmer said it would be wrong for Labour to hold a leadership challenge ahead of a likely election to replace Andy Burnham as mayor of Greater Manchester.
Former health secretary Wes Streeting also threatened to launch a leadership contest if the prime minister did not set out a timetable to step down.
Starmer says Labour should not hold leadership contest when it should be fighting Greater Manchester mayoral byelection.
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