Labour Infighting Escalates: Chief Secretary to PM Faces Pressure to Challenge Andy Burnham A power struggle within the Labour Party is unfolding as some MPs urge Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones to run against Andy Burnham for the party leadership. The move is seen as a bid to prevent a "coronation" of the former Greater Manchester mayor, but Jones' potential candidacy is not without controversy. With several cabinet ministers loyal to Keir Starmer pledging to back Burnham, the contest is shaping up to be a tense battle of ideologies, with some warning that a Burnham victory could pave the way for Ed Miliband as Chancellor. As Labour's leadership contest heats up, one question remains: will Jones take the plunge and challenge Burnham for the top spot?
Chief secretary to the prime minister is being encouraged by some MPs to stand against Andy BurnhamUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers loyal to Keir Starmer have said they will not back any candidate against Andy Burnham, urging the chief secretary to the prime minister not to run in a contest.Darren Jones is being urged by some MPs to run against Burnham to avoid a “coronation” of the former Greater Manchester mayor, though several backbenchers tentatively backing Jones said they were doing so to put the spotlight on Burnham’s economic policies and to warn of the prospect of Ed Miliband as chancellor. Continue reading...
