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Burnham mounts leadership bid as Starmer faces mounting pressure
politics23 days ago

Burnham mounts leadership bid as Starmer faces mounting pressure

Andy Burnham, fresh from winning Makerfield with about 55% of the vote and a margin over Reform UK of more than 9,000, is positioning himself to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. The development comes as Labour loses liberal voters to the Greens and Reform UK in polls. Starmer says he will run if faced with a challenge, while allies like Wes Streeting signal intent to stand, and veteran party voices like Charlie Falconer call for a transition plan, leaving the party in a tense debate over its leadership and direction.

via AP News|
#andy-burnham#keir-starmer#labour-party
Starmer weighs resignation as Labour leadership fight intensifies
politics24 days ago

Starmer weighs resignation as Labour leadership fight intensifies

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing resignation and a timetable for departure as a leadership challenge grows after rival Andy Burnham won a parliamentary seat; a government source says he remains focused on governing, while more than a hundred Labour MPs have publicly urged him to quit or outline a timetable, and an Observer report suggested a decision could come as soon as Monday.

via CNBC|
#chequers#labour-party#leadership-challenge
Labour in Crisis: MPs Plot Keir Starmer’s Exit After Electoral Setback
politics2 months ago

Labour in Crisis: MPs Plot Keir Starmer’s Exit After Electoral Setback

Keir Starmer faces a growing revolt within Labour after a national vote drubbing, with more than 60 MPs calling for his resignation. Options to topple him range from an orderly exit timetable pushed by Catherine West (requiring roughly 80 MPs) to cabinet pressure and leadership bids from rivals such as Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, or Andy Burnham. Any challenger must secure 80 MPs, then win a party vote via constituency and affiliate support, before facing Labour’s members in a leadership contest that would determine Britain’s next prime minister.

via politico.eu|
#andy-burnham#keir-starmer#labour-party
Starmer vows decade-long project as leadership questions rise
politics2 months ago

Starmer vows decade-long project as leadership questions rise

Starmer says his government is a '10-year project' and vows to lead Labour into the next general election despite a drubbing in local elections and rising calls for his resignation. About 30 Labour MPs have publicly opposed his leadership, with a leadership challenge requiring 81 MPs' support, while ministers like Bridget Phillipson urge a fresh direction. If he serves a full second term, he would be among the longest-serving postwar British leaders.

via Yahoo|
#keir-starmer#labour-party#leadership-challenge
Labour’s five-step roadmap to potentially toppling Starmer
politics5 months ago

Labour’s five-step roadmap to potentially toppling Starmer

Labour MPs are quietly weighing a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer, but the process is opaque and uphill: would-be challengers must secure 81 MP backers (including the challenger) and submit names to General Secretary Hollie Ridley, followed by a brief NEC review, nominations of rivals, and then a countrywide push to win 5% of constituency parties or three affiliate bodies before a final vote by Labour members; with no clear heir apparent and Starmer under pressure, momentum and timing will determine whether a change occurs, and possible contenders include Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, Shabana Mahmood, John Healey, and Al Carns.

via politico.eu|
#internal-rules#keir-starmer#labour-party
Raskin Challenges Nadler for Top Judiciary Role Amidst Democratic Leadership Tensions
politics1 year ago

Raskin Challenges Nadler for Top Judiciary Role Amidst Democratic Leadership Tensions

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has launched a campaign to unseat Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, amid a broader Democratic push to replace older committee leaders with younger members to better oppose the Trump administration. Raskin, initially hesitant, was persuaded by colleagues to run, citing the need for Democrats to defend constitutional democracy. This move is part of a larger trend, with other senior Democrats facing similar challenges for their leadership roles.

via Axios|
#democratic-party#house-judiciary-committee#jamie-raskin
"Gaetz's Attempt to Oust McCarthy as Speaker Sparks Republican Controversy"
politics2 years ago

"Gaetz's Attempt to Oust McCarthy as Speaker Sparks Republican Controversy"

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dismisses Rep. Matt Gaetz's threat to oust him from his leadership position, stating that he will survive the challenge and calling it "personal." McCarthy defended his reliance on Democrats to avert a government shutdown and dared his detractors to "bring it on." Gaetz plans to file a motion to vacate against McCarthy, but finding a clear successor could be difficult as Republicans have a slim majority in the House. McCarthy would likely need Democratic votes to be ousted, and some Republicans, like Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, are supportive of McCarthy and encourage bipartisanship.

via CBS News|
#government-shutdown#house-speaker#kevin-mccarthy
McConnell's Job Security: Scrambles, Successors, and Retirement Pleas
politics2 years ago

McConnell's Job Security: Scrambles, Successors, and Retirement Pleas

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's recent health issues have raised concerns among some Senate Republicans about his ability to lead, potentially emboldening insurgents who may challenge his leadership again. McConnell responded by rallying his supporters and addressing his health concerns privately with his members. While there are lingering questions about McConnell's health and his future as Senate leader, his allies dismiss any speculation that he will be forced to step down prematurely. McConnell emerged from the recent scrutiny with his internal strength intact, but his health issues may continue to be a topic of discussion within the GOP.

via POLITICO|
#gop-senators#health-concerns#leadership-challenge