Starmer Faces Perfect Storm of Weakness and Opportunism The latest developments in the Labour Party's leadership crisis are a stark reminder of Sir Keir Starmer's vulnerability.
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor and long time ally to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, has secured permission from the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) to stand as candidate in the upcoming Makerfield by election.
This decision not to block Burnham's bid is a tacit admission of Starmer's weakness.