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Greater Manchester Mayor Burnham could stand for Labour leader (i.e. PM) under MP West's plan to replace UK PM Starmer, iNews' Singh reports

The speculation around Greater Manchester Mayor Burnham potentially standing for Labour leader highlights a significant political shift that could impact UK PM Starmer's position.

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Greater Manchester Mayor Burnham could stand for Labour leader (i.e. PM) under MP West's plan to replace UK PM Starmer, iNews' Singh reports

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  • West's plan, if she hits the 81 MP threshold, is to call for a new leader to be named in September. The idea would be for a contest to start ASAP, but nominations could open around July for a September switch.
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If this plan progresses, it signals possible instability within the Labour Party, which could affect GBP and UK assets as markets react to uncertainty in government leadership.

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