Is Andy Burnham 'the Heathcliff of the Labour Party'? Whether it's him or Streeting that topple Starmer, Labour need to put their choice to the country and hold an election: SARAH VINE
Speaking on the latest Alas Vine & Hitchens podcast, the longstanding Mail columnist said she believes a new Prime Minister would need to call an election in order to have a mandate to rule.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: May 14, 2026, 7:34 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Politics
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