LIVE: Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting pile the pressure on Keir Starmer

0 May 14, 2026 18:40

SIR Keir Starmer reportedly won’t block Andy Burnham’s return to Parliament – but the Manchester mayor will still have to beat Reform to become an MP.

The popular leader – known as the King in the North – has vowed to fight for “struggling millions” as he inches closer to Westminster.

Earlier today, MP Josh Simons declared he was standing down so the Manchester mayor could have his Makerfield seat.

The intervention comes just hours after Wes Streeting quit Cabinet and declared it was now “clear” the PM would not lead Labour into the next election.

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