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Will Starmer go – and if so, how? Four scenarios in the battle for No 10

A return to Westminster for Andy Burnham is far from guaranteed, while Starmer could fight a leadership challenge and winWhile Keir Starmer’s authority as prime minister feels terminally undermined after calls from MPs and departing ministers to step down, he remains inside No 10 – for now. So how,...

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by Peter Walker Senior political correspondent

Will Starmer go – and if so, how? Four scenarios in the battle for No 10

A return to Westminster for Andy Burnham is far from guaranteed, while Starmer could fight a leadership challenge and win

While Keir Starmer’s authority as prime minister feels terminally undermined after calls from MPs and departing ministers to step down, he remains inside No 10 – for now. So how, and when, might he be removed? Here are some possible scenarios.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Peter Walker Senior political correspondent.

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Will Starmer go – and if so, how? Four scenarios in the battle for No 10

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