https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/threelions/Recent content in threelions on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 22 Jun 2026 05:09:39 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/extra-bank-holiday-for-englands-world-cup-victory-in-doubt-amid-keir-starmers-political-turmoil/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:09:39 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/extra-bank-holiday-for-englands-world-cup-victory-in-doubt-amid-keir-starmers-political-turmoil/An extra bank holiday in England to celebrate a potential World Cup victory is now in jeopardy as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure and a possible resignation. The Labour leader’s future is uncertain following Andy Burnham’s win in the Makerfield by-election, which has intensified calls for Starmer to step down and paved the way for a leadership challenge. Peter Kyle, a close ally of Starmer, acknowledged that the prime minister is weighing up the “political realities” amid growing speculation about his timetable for resignation, which could be announced as soon as Monday, June 22.