Starmer will still face leadership contest if Burnham loses by-election, Jess Phillips says
Jess Phillips has stated that Keir Starmer will likely face a leadership challenge regardless of the outcome of the Makerfield by-election, where Andy Burnham is a candidate. Despite Burnham being seen as a potential successor, Phillips believes a change in leadership is inevitable. This comes amid significant pressure on Starmer following poor local election results and multiple resignations from his cabinet.
- ▪Jess Phillips believes Keir Starmer will still face a leadership contest even if Andy Burnham loses the by-election.
- ▪Starmer has faced immense pressure after disastrous results in local elections.
- ▪Almost 100 of Starmer's MPs have called for his resignation, leading to multiple ministerial resignations.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsStarmer will still face leadership contest if Burnham loses by-election, Jess Phillips saysThe Mayor of Greater Manchester may be the favourite to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister if he wins in Makerfield but that byelection is no sure thingAthena Stavrou Political Reporter Monday 25 May 2026 14:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2983118","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jess-phillips-starmer-burnham-by-election-b2983118.html","title":"Starmer will still face leadership contest if…
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