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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Helen Corbett

Starmer under sustained pressure amid reports he could quit next week

There is speculation that Sir Keir Starmer could step down on Monday (Isabel Infantes/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer is under sustained pressure amid reports he could stand down next week as a leadership threat from Andy Burnham looms.

The Prime Minister has repeatedly vowed not to walk away from his post, even as public talk of a leadership contest or handing power to Mr Burnham has gained pace among Labour figures since he won the Makerfield by-election on Friday.

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