What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis

What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaResignations and a revolt by some MPs this week have challenged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's grip on power but there is still no clear resolution to the leadership crisis affecting Labour.Andy Burnham is seeking to stand in a by-election triggered by the resignation of a Labour MP who wants the Greater Manchester mayor to replace Sir Keir.Wes Streeting has also resigned as health secretary, saying he wanted a "broad" debate about the party's next leader.Meanwhile former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has not ruled out running in any race after saying that an investigation into her tax affairs had been resolved.And yet there is no leadership contest.It's a messy picture, so what are the possible scenarios in the coming weeks?Starmer decides to stands downGiven the relentless pressure he's faced this week to stand down, the prime minister may decide he's simply had enough.It seems unlikely at this point, though.Many Labour MPs want him to set out a timetable for his departure, an option that could offer a more dignified and orderly exit at a time of Sir Keir's choosing.But he has repeatedly said in recent speeches and to his cabinet that he would not "walk away" from the top job, suggesting he would fight any challenge.There is a leadership contest without BurnhamIn theory, an immediate leadership contest could be triggered by a Labour MP with enough support to challenge the prime minister.They would need the backing of 20% of the parliamentary party - 81 Labour MPs - to start the process.It was thought that Streeting could be the one to do this, until he declared - in his resignation letter this week - that he wanted a "debate about what comes next".His allies said he did have the numbers necessary but decided to put pressure on the prime minister t...