General · 17 May 2026
Lisa Nandy says Starmer will stay PM
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Political stability could continue through summer despite growing talk of a leadership challenge within Labour ranks. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she had spoken with Keir Starmer, who told cabinet members a formal process exists for any challenge. She dismissed claims involving Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham as unfounded speculation, and generally dismissed broader leadership speculation as 'froth and nonsense'.
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