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Labour Members Favor Burnham Over Starmer as Leader

9/30/2025

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54% of Labour members support Burnham as leader if Starmer steps down.
Burnham is favored over Starmer 62% to 29% among Labour members.
37% believe Starmer should not lead Labour into the next election.
In the deputy leadership race, Lucy Powell leads Bridget Phillipson 35% to 28%, with 30% undecided.

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Story summary

54% of Labour members support Burnham as leader if Starmer steps down.
Burnham is favored over Starmer 62% to 29% among Labour members.
37% believe Starmer should not lead Labour into the next election.
In the deputy leadership race, Lucy Powell leads Bridget Phillipson 35% to 28%, with 30% undecided.