LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faces Mounting Leadership Pressure After Makerfield By-Election Defeat

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing renewed scrutiny over his leadership after a by-election loss in Makerfield to Andy Burnham, with senior ministers acknowledging internal debate over the party’s direction and speculation growing about a potential leadership challenge.

21 June 2026 · 21:18 UTC