Downing Street denied reports that Sir Keir Starmer will announce a plan to step down as prime minister Makerfield by-election as it happened: Burnham's landslide win opens door to Labour leadership contest The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our