Starmer has ‘absolutely no authority’, says Labour peer as pressure grows on PM to step aside for Burnham – UK politics live

05.16 EDTStarmer has 'absolutely no authority,' says Labour peerLabour peer Charlie Falconer said Keir Starmer has “absolutely no authority” because “everybody assumes” Andy Burnham will challenge for the leadership and is likely to win.Falconer, who served in the cabinet under Tony Blair, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that Starmer could have “at most weeks to go”, leaving him unable to effectively control his cabinet, command the Commons or deal with allies or opponents.Charlie Falconer speaking in the House of Lords in April. Photograph: House of Lords/UK Parliament/PAShareUpdated at 05.32 EDT

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