Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos

Allies of Labour candidate Andy Burnham are advising ministers against immediate resignations, fearing it would plunge Keir Starmer's government into further chaos. Burnham's campaign team is reportedly concerned that a swift collapse of the current administration would exacerbate national instability.

The urgency stems from the upcoming Makerfield byelection and the potential for a leadership change if Burnham secures victory. His team is actively working to dissuade ministers from stepping down as early as this weekend, aiming to mitigate the immediate impact on the country.

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Allies of Labour’s Makerfield candidate concerned rapid collapse of Starmer government would increase instability

The focus is on preventing a domino effect that could destabilize the government further. Burnham's camp believes that managing the transition, should it occur, requires a degree of governmental continuity to avoid compounding existing national uncertainties.

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As they prepare for a potential change of leader in the event he beats Reform on Thursday, Burnham’s team is increasingly concerned a rapid collapse of Starmer’s administration would mean further instability for the country.