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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Healey Warns Labour Rivals As Pressure Mounts On Starmer
Caption: Healey Warns Labour Rivals As Pressure Mounts On Starmer. John Healey has warned Labour figures vying to replace Keir Starmer that the party risks damaging its credibility in government. Speaking in London, Healey said Labour must stop “turning in on ourselves” after weeks of infighting following poor election results and mounting calls for Starmer to step aside. Almost 100 Labour MPs have reportedly urged Starmer to outline a timetable for his departure while several ministers — including former Health Secretary Wes Streeting — have resigned to trigger a leadership contest .Andy Burnham has emerged as a possible successor after being selected as Labour’s candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Healey appeared to take aim at Burnham’s high-profile campaigning style, saying politics should not be about “photo opportunities or PR firms.” The defence secretary warned colleagues not to “throw away so lightly the power we were given,” recalling Labour’s long years in opposition before returning to government. Meanwhile, junior defence minister Al Carns is also reportedly being encouraged by some MPs to consider a leadership bid. Healey used the speech to announce investment in 13 British defence technology companies as Labour prepares to unveil its delayed Defence Investment Plan. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,John Healey,Keir Starmer,Labour Party,Wes Streeting,Andy Burnham,UK politics,leadership race,Britain,government crisis,defence secretary
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