Peer and former cabinet minister Charlie Falconer says PM could have ‘at most weeks to go’ Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit A pro-Starmer memo circulating among loyalist MPs shows the attack arguments the prime minister and his team would be likely to make in a leadership campaign. The memo, seen by the Guardian, says: “[Burnham] hasn’t faced any real scrutiny yet. A true contest would expose him to questions that he hasn’t ever before had to answer and likely see his support wane as a result.” Continue reading...
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SAT · 2026-06-20 · 09:52 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0620-85932
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Starmer has ‘absolutely no authority’, says Labour peer as pressure grows on PM to step aside for Burnham – UK politics live
Labour peer Charlie Falconer believes Prime Minister Starmer has "at most weeks to go." Cabinet loyalists are pressuring Starmer to present an exit timetable by the weekend. A memo circulating among loyalist MPs, seen by The Guardian, outlines potential attack arguments for a leadership campaign, suggesting that rival Andy Burnham has not yet faced significant scrutiny and a contest could weaken his support.
Taz AliThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-20 · 09:52 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Labour peer Charlie Falconer believes Prime Minister Starmer has "at most weeks to go." Cabinet loyalists are pressuring Starmer to present an exit timetable by the weekend. A memo circulating among loyalist MPs, seen by The Guardian, outlines potential attack arguments for a leadership campaign, suggesting that rival Andy Burnham has not yet faced significant scrutiny and a contest could weaken his support. The memo details anticipated criticisms of Burnham's readiness for leadership.
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Labour peer Charlie Falconer states Keir Starmer has 'absolutely no authority'.
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A pro-Starmer memo suggests Andy Burnham would face scrutiny in a leadership contest that could see his support wane.
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Cabinet loyalists are pressuring Starmer to set out a timetable for his exit by the weekend.
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Charlie Falconer suggests the Prime Minister has 'at most weeks to go'.
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