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UK's Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a press conference at Downing Street in central London on June 15, 2026, to announce government action to protect children online. CARLOS JASSO/Pool via REUTERS
British PM Keir Starmer insists he will contest any leadership challenge and refuses to step down despite pressure within his party. - REUTERS/Filepic
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LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would stand in any leadership contest, after potential rival Andy Burnham won a vote for a parliamentary seat to return to Westminster, paving the way for a challenge.

Starmer told reporters that he did not think a leadership challenge would be good for the country but he added: "If there is a contest ... then yes I will run, I will stand."

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"I've said repeatedly I'm not going to walk away from that."

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