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More resignations for Keir Starmer: can it get any worse?
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- Electoral Dysfunction
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- Jun 12, 2026
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- 3221
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Summary
As we sat down to get voters’ verdicts on the prime minister in Makerfield, he suffered yet another massive headache – his Defence Secretary, John Healey, resigned. And a few hours later, two more resignations. How weak is Keir Starmer now? And is this a problem for the safety of the UK? Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson, and Harriet Harman hear from locals voting next week - do they think Andy Burnham is destined for Number 10? What about the other parties’ ambitions for the area, and what do they make of all the attention they’ve been getting lately? Plus – the ladies have an announcement - you’ll have to listen through to the end to find out... For a full list of candidates standing in Makerfield, visit the Electoral Commission website . Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email [email protected] . And if you want to hear more about Ed Conway’s Stuff Matters podcast, go to podfollow.com/stuff- matters Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.