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Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest
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- Ben Wright,Political Correspondentand Chris Graham Reuters Sir Keir Starmer has told supporters this weekend he will stand in any Labour leadership contest that is triggered.
- Until now, the prime minster and his allies insisted he would not walk away if one was held but there has been a big question mark over what he would actually do.
- However, after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential leadership contest, Sir Keir's position hardened, the BBC understands.
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Ben Wright,Political Correspondentand Chris Graham Reuters Sir Keir Starmer has told supporters this weekend he will stand in any Labour leadership contest that is triggered.
Until now, the prime minster and his allies insisted he would not walk away if one was held but there has been a big question mark over what he would actually do.
However, after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential leadership contest, Sir Keir's position hardened, the BBC understands.
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