Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit
Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable
TL;DR
- Cabinet ministers have told Keir Starmer he must set a timetable for his departure by the weekend or face being forced out.
- Andy Burnham is seen as a potential successor, with supporters hoping for a coronation.
- Starmer's allies are preparing for a leadership contest and have drafted attack arguments against Burnham.
- Some MPs are rallying around Darren Jones as an alternative candidate if Starmer stands down.
- Wes Streeting is also a potential contender, and may agree to back Burnham.
- Angela Rayner will not run if Burnham challenges Starmer.