July 13, 2026
His pitch centres on reconnecting Labour with voters amid rising populist sentiment
The move takes Streeting out of the contest himself and strengthens Burnham's position
Andy Burnham's election victory has intensified pressure on the British prime minister
Struggling with record-low popularity, Starmer may face Burnham in a leadership contest or step aside
Starmer says he will fight any leadership rival
Blair urges Labour to avoid moving left or reversing Brexit, focus on policy debate
High housing costs fuel voter frustration across classes, driving support for rival parties
The step is being seen as a possible challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership
