‘Absolutely no authority’: Labour calls grow for Keir Starmer to stand down as British PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign following a significant by-election victory by Andy Burnham. Labour party members and grandees are increasingly calling for a leadership transition, citing Starmer's perceived lack of authority.
Why it matters
Internal party instability in a major government can lead to significant shifts in national policy and legislative effectiveness.
British prime minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to set out plans to quit Downing Street over the weekend after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the Makerfield byelection.
The report objectively summarizes the political pressure and internal party dynamics without taking a stance on the leadership outcome.
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