Starmer Threatens to Sack Ministers Who Back Burnham's Leadership Bid Ahead of Key By-Election
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Summary
Keir Starmer is reportedly planning to issue an ultimatum to Labour ministers: support Andy Burnham's leadership ambitions and resign from government. This comes eight days before the Makerfield by-election, which could bring Burnham into the Commons and intensify the leadership challenge. The move signals Starmer's weakening grip on the party, with nearly a hundred Labour MPs reportedly wanting him gone. The ultimatum is described as an act of discipline from a leader who has run out of other tools.
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The ultimatum is the act of a leader enforcing discipline. It is also the act of a leader who has run out of other tools.
Nearly a hundred Labour MPs already want him gone.
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