UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future
- On Thursday, speculation about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future erupted into open rebellion within the Labour Party as Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham declared his intention to seek the top job.
- Pressure to replace Starmer intensified after Labour suffered disastrous results in local elections on May 7, losing votes to the Green Party, while Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned on Thursday citing lost confidence in the prime minister's domestic leadership.
- Labour lawmaker Josh Simons resigned his seat in Northern England on Thursday, providing an opening for Burnham to contest a special election in Makerfield where anti-immigrant parties posted strong results in local elections.
- British government borrowing costs rose on Friday and the pound weakened by 1.4% against the dollar this week as investors expressed concern regarding political disarray at the heart of government.
- Housing Secretary Steve Reed appealed to party members on Friday to halt the divisive leadership contest, warning that infighting prevents the government from addressing the cost of living crisis and strengthens opposition parties.
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Keir Starmer is still British Prime Minister, but the competition for his successor is already underway. The favourite is Andy Burnham, the mayor of Manchester. Already in June it could be this time.
UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister’s future
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government faces a prolonged period of uncertainty after a week of maneuvering within the governing Labour Party failed to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer but started the c…
U.K. government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister’s future
The British government faces weeks of uncertainty as embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for a leadership challenge from the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, who can’t formally launch his bid until he finds a way back into Parliament.
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UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future
The British government faces weeks of uncertainty as embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for a leadership challenge from the popular mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham.
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