Minister says people demanding Keir Starmer leadership challenger 'should give head a wobble' as speculation mounts

Transport Minister Heidi Alexander has defended Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership amid speculation about a potential challenge. Alexander said Starmer is 'the best person to lead our country' through a period of international volatility. The comments come after reports that Andy Burnham plans to return to Westminster to challenge Starmer. Burnham was previously blocked from standing in a by-election. Alexander criticized those calling for a leadership election, saying it would be a 'self-indulgent debating society' when the country needs focus on global issues. She urged those demanding a challenge to 'give their head a gentle wobble'. Burnham has hinted he may still run in the 2028 mayoral elections.