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Patrick Hurley: Why it's time for Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer

The Southport MP write for The Southport Lead on why it is time for change

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Jun 20, 2026
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In the aftermath of last month’s local elections, calls for Keir Starmer to quit as Labour leader and Prime Minister grew louder and a sense of inevitability grew as Health Secretary Wes Streeting quit and others looked set to follow.

Southport MP Patrick Hurley was among the voices calling for c…

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