Keir Starmer faces up to reality

Keir Starmer, the UK prime minister, faces mounting pressure to step down amid leadership challenges, with Andy Burnham poised to become his successor after winning a special election for a parliamentary seat. Starmer’s authority has eroded due to policy reversals, economic struggles, and political scandals, while Burnham’s victory over Reform UK’s candidate has bolstered Labour’s confidence ahead of the 2029 general election.