Politics · 20 June 2026
Labour peer: Starmer has 'no authority' after by-election
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The pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer has grown significantly, with over 100 Labour MPs now calling for his resignation. This comes after Andy Burnham's overwhelming victory in the Makerfield special election, prompting Labour peer Charles Falconer to declare that Starmer lacks "no authority." Senior government officials are calling for his resignation, yet Sir Keir maintains he will participate in any challenge for the party's leadership.
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