Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his intention to campaign for Andy Burnham in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. This decision comes amid a crisis in Starmer's leadership following poor election results for Labour. Despite potential rivalry, Starmer emphasizes the importance of unity within the party for this electoral contest.
- ▪The Makerfield by-election is scheduled for June 18.
- ▪Starmer's leadership faced challenges after Labour lost power in Wales and many council seats in England.
- ▪Burnham has indicated that a vote for him represents a desire for change within the Labour Party.
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Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in MakerfieldJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be out campaigning for potential Labour leadership rival Andy Burnham ahead of the Makerfield by-election.Sir Keir said Labour needed to "all pull together and fight" in the by-election taking place on 18 June."I want to be part of that, of course I do," the prime minister told reporters on a visit to Essex on Thursday.A spokesperson for Burnham said: "Anyone who wants to embrace Andy's campaign message is welcome on the campaign."Sir Keir's leadership was plunged into crisis last week, after dozens of Labour MPs called for him to stand down and Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary, criticising his…
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