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Will Kier Starmer survive the summer?

  • Splinter
  • June 20, 2026 at 2:43 PM

There are 23 replies in this Thread which has previously been viewed 390 times. The latest Post (June 29, 2026 at 9:26 PM) was by UK Man.

  • Splinter
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    • June 20, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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    It's not looking good for UK PM Starmer what with a probable leadership contest coming up with Andy Burnham the likely candidate to run against him. Personally, I think he'll fight on but he won't survive. The odds are too bad.

    Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading fast
    After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
    www.bbc.com

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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    • June 20, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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    This is moving much quicker than I expected.

    Starmer expected to resign on Monday and set out orderly ...
    The prime minister now accepts that his time has run out as majority of Labour MPs back Andy Burnham
    observer.co.uk
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    • June 21, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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    Is it time to check the lettuce supply?

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    • June 21, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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    Will he survive the week end.??...announcement this week methinks...

    Cordialement,

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    • June 21, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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    Quote from Sarran1955

    Will he survive the week end.??...announcement this week methinks...

    Cordialement,

    Surrounded by back stabbers can't be much fun. Then again, that's the way politics seems to work nowadays.

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    • June 21, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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    I'd never even heard of Andy Burnham before this latest leadership fracas - remember the Conservative party shambles? - but it looks like he's the front runner.

    Andy Burnham says his Makerfield by-election win could be turning point
    The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.
    www.bbc.com

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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    • June 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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    I see that DT is writing about it....why he should be bothered about immigration in the UK and North Sea oil is beyond me.

    Trump says Starmer will resign after ‘failing badly on immigration and energy’
    US president Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Sir Keir Starmer ‘will resign’ as UK prime minister
    www.independent.co.uk
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    • June 21, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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    Primary reasons: He’s never lost liked Starmer. And he loves to be right and say “I told you so.”

    Secondarily, if the UK pursues a humane immigration policy, it will shine a spotlight on his own cruel policies. And oil? Always of interest, in case there’s a chance of diverting any profit to his personal gain.

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    • June 22, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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    No huge surprise.....


    Keir Starmer resigns, as Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him as Labour leader and PM
    Wes Streeting - who was seen as a possible challenger to Burnham in a leadership contest - says he backs the former Greater Manchester mayor.
    www.bbc.com


    Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full
    Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.
    www.bbc.com
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    • June 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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    Very dignified and certainly emotional at the end.

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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    • June 22, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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    He had no other choice. They were gunning for him and weren't going to give up. I sincerely hope they make a pig's ear of it.

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    • June 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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    There was no way Starmer would beat Farage in the next election.

    Burnham may just bring the party together. My Mancunian feinds think highly of him .

    To be honest , I will have to read more about him before I make up my mind.

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    • June 22, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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    He owes several people favours so I'm sure his first job will be to see them okay. Here's hoping he doesn't have anything to hide as the press will surely be hunting for any dirt.

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    • June 22, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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    Quote from UK Man

    He owes several people favours so I'm sure his first job will be to see them okay. Here's hoping he doesn't have anything to hide as the press will surely be hunting for any dirt.

    if there is any dirt or a dodgy past , it will be in the press by tomorrow at the latest.

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    • June 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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    Eeh, by eck!

    Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
    The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
    www.bbc.com

    "Rome is saved!"

    Moment Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP
    Cheers erupted in the House of Commons as Andy Burnham entered to be sworn in as an MP.
    www.bbc.com

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

    Edited once, last by Splinter: Merged a post created by Splinter into this post. (June 22, 2026 at 12:17 PM).

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    • June 22, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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    The last ten British PMs


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  • Rice
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    • June 22, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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    I’m really sorry to see Starmer go.

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    • June 22, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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    I’m really sorry to see Starmer go.

    I couldn't care less to be honest. However the way he was ousted by a bunch of bullyboy political buddies doesn't look good. To go from being a city mayor to British Prime Minister within days is farcical.

    Seems to be the way British politics works nowadays though.

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    • June 23, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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    Just when he thought it was all going his way.....

    Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
    Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.
    bbc.com
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    • June 23, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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    At least Keir lasted longer than a lettuce!

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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