Numerous reactions sited a loss of faith in Labour

A slew of Star readers say Sir Keir Starmer should have triggered a General Election - with some labelling his most likely replacement Andy Burnham a humorous circus performer or “clown”.

Many Star readers say there should be a General Election | Third party

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Firing the canons following Sir Keir’s announcement that he will resign, Phil Mallender said [SIC]: “At least that clown won't be in charge. Let's hope for a election.”

Nathan Frudd said: “I agree we need a general election. Most of the country have lost faith in Labour.”

However counter-arguing readers point the finger at the numerous PM changes under the previous Tory Government and back Mr Starmer’s record.

Throwing doubt on the “clown” slur, Paul Jepson said [SIC]: “That clown who hasn't really put a foot wrong and has quietly been sorting out issues that have existed for decades.

“Much better to have some self-serving right-wing populist at the helm, eh!”

Targeting potential new Labour leader Mr Burnham, Buddy Buddy said [SIC]: “It's only in it's infancy there's worse to come BURNHAM is more left than the Chinese communist party.”

Kamen Thompson said it was “great news” but “Burnham will make the M1 a cycle lane”. Taking a rational step back, Kevin Wilson wrote: “Watch the press and media now try to destroy Burnham. It’s started already.

“Why do they all seem so scared of this guy. As a guy who will vote for someone who says what they are for and attempts to do that I will be watching with interest.

“By the way none of the current political parties will stop the boats so maybe they all have to agree a common policy together to have any chance of finding a common solution.”

With some readers labeling Mr Burnham a “puppet” who will deliver “more of the same”, Derek Ingram wrote: “Just what do you know about Burnham? If you know very little, just say so.”