DEVELOPING: Labour MPs Secretly Urge Andy Burnham to Challenge PM Amid Growing Rebellion

Breaking News: Labour MPs Secretly Urge Andy Burnham to Challenge PM Amid Growing Rebellion Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing a growing rebellion as several Labour MPs have privately urged Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge him for the leadership, according to sources. Burnham has confirmed that he has been approached by Labour MPs who want him to run against Starmer. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Burnham said: "I stood twice to be leader of the Labour Party. And I think that tells you, doesn't it?" This development comes as a significant blow to Starmer's leadership, which has faced criticism from some Labour MPs over its handling of key issues. Burnham is not currently an MP and would need to stand for election if he were to challenge Starmer. However, his past experience as an MP and leader hopeful could make him a strong contender in any future leadership contest. The housing secretary, Steve Reed, has dismissed the speculation, saying that Burnham had promised to serve out his term as mayor and that discussion of the Labour Party's leadership was "tittle tattle". This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*