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Labour Leadership Rumors Spark Controversy Amid Polls Shift

12/14/2025

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Rumors circulated about a coup against Labour leader Keir Starmer, allegedly led by Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who labeled the reports rubbish.
Former health minister Andrew Gwynne, undergoing treatment, said he will not step down before the May elections.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urged Labour members to focus on responsibilities rather than leadership ambitions as Reform UK leads in the polls.

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Rumors circulated about a coup against Labour leader Keir Starmer, allegedly led by Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who labeled the reports rubbish.
Former health minister Andrew Gwynne, undergoing treatment, said he will not step down before the May elections.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urged Labour members to focus on responsibilities rather than leadership ambitions as Reform UK leads in the polls.