What happens now for Starmer? John Rentoul answers readers’ key questions after Burnham’s Makerfield win
- Posted on June 19, 2026
- By The Independent
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What happens now for Starmer? John Rentoul answers readers’ key questions after Burnham’s Makerfield win
In a reader Q&A, chief political commentator John Rentoul addressed questions on Andy Burnham’s rise, Keir Starmer’s survival and the potential successors, suggesting Labour now faces a managed but uncertain leadership transition rather than an immediate contest
