Andy Burnham would beat Keir Starmer in leadership contest, new poll reveals
A new poll indicates that Andy Burnham would defeat Keir Starmer in a Labour leadership contest. Burnham, the current Mayor of Greater Manchester, is preparing to contest a by-election that could facilitate his return to Parliament. Despite pressure for Starmer to resign following poor local election results, he remains committed to his leadership role.
- ▪Polling shows 59 percent would support Burnham compared to 37 percent for Starmer.
- ▪Burnham is the preferred candidate for 47 percent of Labour members, while Starmer has 31 percent.
- ▪Polling experts suggest Burnham could become the next Labour leader if he wins the upcoming by-election.
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