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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from Labour MPs to outline a timetable for his departure after Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election.
Some party members are reportedly encouraging Starmer to hand over leadership to Burnham without a contested leadership race, though the prime minister has vowed to fight any challenge.
Senior ministers, including Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, are said to have discussed Starmer’s future following the by-election result.
Burnham is due to be sworn in as an MP on Monday, while Starmer has urged Labour to remain united and avoid internal divisions.