- In the Makerfield by-election, Rob Kenyon lost to Simons, leading to accusations that Andy Burnham had used the constituency as a political stepping stone.
- Makerfield byelection outcome determines future leadership.
A by-election win could trigger a leadership crisis and potential defections from Labour ranks.
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What happened
A by-election win could trigger a leadership crisis and potential defections from Labour ranks.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.John Major compared Burnham to Donald Trump amid discussions of Starmer's leadership future.1 source
- A Green Party candidate won the Goldsmid ward by-election, accompanied by a former councillor switching allegiance.Sub-event
By-election outcome linked to potential Labour leadership crisis and defections.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
- Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.
- Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.
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Green Party
political party in Brazil
- Green Party candidates DuWayne Collier and Risa Lombardo are running for office in Arizona amid lawsuits and alleged threats from election commission leadership.
- The Green Party is holding its annual conference in Brighton while ramping up its campaign in a constituency, coinciding with an MP commenting on Holborn race issues.
Related events
- Andy Burnham's leadership appeal is boosting the Labour Party's chances.
- Keir Starmer lost support from his own party base while Andy Burnham gained backing, intensifying the leadership challenge.
- Londoners are growing skeptical of Andy Burnham's leadership, as Labour lost control to the Greens in Lambeth, suggesting his mandate was for Keir Starmer instead.
- Starmer, Blair, and Burnham are facing leadership challenges in Labour, with the nationalization of British Steel serving as a key policy example.
- A party member named Jones left the party due to disagreements over its policies.