GB News interrupted their live coverage as Keir Starmer is set to face a devastating blow
GB News presenter Nana Akua addressed Keir Starmer’s future as Prime Minister as pressure grows over the Peter Mandelson scandal, and the likelihood of Andy Burnham replacing him. It was suggested that Labour MPs are “getting nervous” as it could potentially mark the beginning of the end. The broadcaster was joined by politicial scientist and professor, Sir John Curtice, as the question was posed: “Is time running out for Starmer?”
During Saturday’s broadcast Nana commented: “[Starmer] is statistically the worst as a slide in his poll ratings over this period of time. How likely is it he will be outed from his position? And, if so, how soon do you think that will be?” Sir John suggested that Labour has a history of being unable to get rid of their party leaders compared to the Conservative Party. He said: “The last government got rid of two leaders which was something of a record.”
GB News halted for ‘breaking news’ as Keir Starmer suffers most humiliating blow (Image: GETTY)
He continued: “The truth is no previous Labour Prime Minister has been forced from office as opposed to voluntarily resigning. It is clear Labour MPs are getting very nervous.
“There are big set of local elections together with devolved elections in Scotland and Wales and that may well prove to be something of a decisive test.
“I think essentially what they will need to do is to persuade Keir Starmer to indicate that he is going to go. Actually arranging a coup will prove to be more difficult.”
The GB News presenter then quizzed her show guest about support for Manchester’s mayor Andy Burnham as a potential Labour leader amid his soaring popularity.
GB News presenter Nana Akua spoke to Sir John Curtice (Image: GB News)
Sir John commented: “There is. Both inside the Labour Party and the wider public.”
However, he shared one glaring issue in that Mr Burnham is not an MP and he had initially promised to remain the Mayor of Manchester until 2028.
“That to me, makes it rather difficult,” Sir John remarked.
