00:00Labour's internal tensions are continuing after senior ministers defended Sir Keir Starmer
00:05amid growing pressure over his leadership. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said it was a
00:11personal decision whether the Prime Minister fights any future contest, but said she still
00:17supports him. Her comments follow resignations from ministers and calls from dozens of Labour
00:23MPs for Sir Keir to step down after the recent elections. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
00:29is also expected to seek a return to Westminster through standing in the makerfield by-election.
00:35Labour figures say the debate reflects wider concerns about reconnecting with working-class
00:41voters in communities across the country.
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