Keir Starmer's future as Prime Minister 'rests on the outcome of Makerfield by-election', top pollster warns

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Keir Starmer's grip on Labour is under growing pressure as Andy Burnham is cleared to stand in the Makerfield by-election, fuelling speculation the Greater Manchester Mayor is preparing a leadership bid.

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Sir Keir Starmer's future in Downing Street "rests on the outcome" of the upcoming Makerfield by-election, a top UK pollster has warned.Speaking to GB News, Sir John Curtice reacted to new YouGov polling which showed Andy Burnham would trounce Sir Keir in a Labour leadership contest.

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The data revealed that the Greater Manchester Mayor is the first choice for Labour leader, voted for by 47 per cent of members.Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer came runner-up on 31 per cent and ex-Health Secretary Wes Streeting's support tumbled to just four per cent.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Reacting to the data, Sir John told GB News that there is "still a degree of regard for Keir Starmer among the membership".He said: "So although two-thirds of them said that they think he should stand down at some point before the next general election in 2029, only a third said that they necessarily thought he should stand down right away.

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