"While Sir Keir would comfortably defeat Health Secretary Wes Streeting in a straight leadership contest, he would lose to several bigger Labour figures - including Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Ed Miliband. The findings are likely to intensify speculation about Sir Keir's long-term future as Labour MPs continue privately discussing potential successors amid mounting panic over the rise of Nigel Farage and the collapse of Labour support in traditional heartlands."
"According to the poll, Sir Keir would beat Wes Streeting by 53 per cent to 23 per cent among Labour members. But the Prime Minister would be heavily defeated by Andy Burnham, who secured 61 per cent support compared with Sir Keir's 28 per cent. The figures will send shockwaves through Westminster, given the growing perception inside Labour that the Greater Manchester mayor increasingly represents a more electorally viable future direction for the party."
"Despite not currently sitting in Parliament, Andy Burnham has emerged as a focal point for Labour figures frustrated by the Government's struggles since it entered office. Sir Keir would also lose narrowly against Angela Rayner, who led him by 45 per cent to 41 per cent, while Ed Miliband defeated the Prime Minister 46 per cent to 39 per cent. Only Armed Forces Minister Al Carns performed significantly worse than Sir Keir, trailing by 45 per cent to 17 per cent."
"The poll comes amid deepening fears inside Labour that the party is drifting towards a full-scale civil war after catastrophic local election losses saw Reform UK make sweeping gains across England and Wales. While Labour members express preferences in a leadership contest, the broader political environment is marked by rising pressure and declining support in traditional heartlands."
Polling of Labour members indicates unrest within the party and weak support for Keir Starmer in a leadership contest against several senior figures. Starmer would defeat Health Secretary Wes Streeting by 53% to 23% among members. However, Starmer would lose to Andy Burnham, receiving 28% compared with Burnham’s 61%. Starmer would also lose narrowly to Angela Rayner, 41% to 45%, and lose to Ed Miliband, 39% to 46%. Armed Forces Minister Al Carns performs worse than Starmer, with 17% support. The results follow disastrous local election outcomes and intensifying concerns about Labour’s future and electoral viability.
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