Why the Makerfield by-election could bring down Starmer

The argument that the Makerfield by-election could "bring down" Prime Minister Keir Starmer is less about the seat itself and more about what it could trigger inside the governing Labour Party. Why this by-election matters The by-election in Makerfield was created after Labour MP Josh Simons resigned, allowing Andy Burnham to seek a return to Parliament. Under Labour rules, Burnham needs to be an MP if he wants to challenge for the party leadership. Many commentators therefore see the contest as a de facto referendum on Starmer's leadership rather than an ordinary by-election.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deep-insight--6597619/support.Don't miss our episode. Follow us for update newsday for you, smart netizen.