Keir Starmer has declared his intention to contest any potential Labour leadership election against Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, asserting that he will not step down despite recent cabinet resignations. Labour insiders report that Starmer is determined to maintain his position, with one MP stating that there is significant support for him within the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP). Burnham, on the other hand, has proposed cutting business rates for pubs and considering reductions in employer National Insurance contributions if he wins the Makerfield byelection and later the leadership contest. Starmer has cautioned that a leadership race could lead to 'chaos' for the country. Additionally, MP Wes Streeting has publicly criticized the government's response to the Gaza conflict, expressing frustration over the perceived lack of urgency in addressing the situation. The ongoing tensions within the Labour Party reflect deeper divisions as members navigate leadership dynamics and policy priorities.