Labour MP Clive Lewis offers seat to Burnham for Starmer challenge

Published: 11/19/2025
Labour MP Clive Lewis offers seat to Burnham for Starmer challenge
Labour MP Clive Lewis offers his seat to Andy Burnham, possibly to challenge current Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer. Lewis expressed willingness to step down for Burnham, emphasizing "country before party, party before personal ambition." Burnham has not confirmed intentions to return to Parliament but did not rule out a leadership challenge. The move raises speculation about Labour's future leadership amid recent challenges for Sir Keir.