Hollie Ridley, Labour's General Secretary, will step down from her position following the party's annual conference. Ridley, a veteran organiser with a history in electoral campaigns, has been attributed with directing the ground operation that secured Labour's decisive victory in the 2024 general election.
Following his Makerfield by-election win, Andy Burnham's close circle of MPs and advisers are positioning themselves for significant roles should he launch a Labour leadership campaign.
Sir Keir Starmer's position as Labour leader faces immediate jeopardy following Andy Burnham's decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election. Internal party factions are increasingly coalescing around Burnham, with some MPs suggesting a 'coronation' rather than a contested leadership election. Despite Sir Keir's insistence on remaining Prime Minister, the question of his parliamentary support looms large.
