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The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

MPs urge Darren Jones to run against Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

Chief secretary to the prime minister is backed by MPs who point to his ‘economic and national security experience’ UK politics live – latest updates Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, is being urged by MPs to run against Andy Burnham to spark a Labour leadership contest and avoid a “coronation”. The MP for Bristol North West is understood to be reluctant to run but sources said he would look at Burnham’s economic plans first, including plans for public control of utiliti

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Express Politics23 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham must call General Election demand Brits in bombshell poll

Mr Burnham's team has ruled out an early election if he becomes Britain's next prime minister.

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Express Politics23 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham must call General Election demand Brits in bombshell poll

Mr Burnham's team has ruled out an early election if he becomes Britain's next prime minister.

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Guido Fawkes23 Jun 2026

Farage: Burnham Would Have Won Whichever Candidate We Stood

Farage discussed the lost Makerfield by-election on the Today Programme: “16,000 votes would win most by-elections, but we were of course hoisted by our own petard because effectively this campaign became vote Burnham to get Starmer out. So look, it was a landslide victory. Good for him.” He said Kenyon could not have been withdrawn…

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The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

Minister calls for ‘swift transition’ of power to Burnham without challenge over Labour leadership – UK politics live

Former Starmer loyalist Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle over leadership would not be in ‘best interests of the country’ Good morning. Nothing is inevitable in life, but it is now all-but-certain that Andy Burnham will become the next Labour leader. There are still more than two weeks before the nominations for the leadership open on Thursday 9 July but – unless the Mail on Sunday can somehow unearth some surprise scandal about how Burnham has fathered a secret lovechild while also taking bri

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Express Politics23 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham - from Reeves to Rayner - who he is and isn't likely to give top jobs to

Allies are currently jostling for influence as political commentators map out the likely winners, losers, and sideways moves among heavyweights.

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Guido Fawkes23 Jun 2026

WATCH: EU Relations Minister Nick Thomas Symonds Urges “Swift” Burnham Coronation

Cabinet Office and EU Relations minister Nick Thomas Symonds has told Sky News that he is backing Andy Burnham and a contest would be against the national interest: “I am backing Andy Burnham to succeed Keir. I think, first of all, we have a job of delivery to do in the second half of the…

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Sky News Politics23 Jun 2026

Inside the battle for No 11

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Express Politics23 Jun 2026

POLL: Should Andy Burnham sack Rachel Reeves if he becomes PM?

The leadership hopeful is reportedly considering replacing Rachel Reeves with another member of Cabinet - do you think it's a good idea?

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The Guardian Politics23 Jun 2026

Ed Miliband to say UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth

Energy secretary expected to argue that UK clean economy is booming as private sector pledges over £100bn of investment Ed Miliband is to say that the UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth, as speculation surrounds the energy secretary’s role under a new prime minister. He will make the speech as data shows more than £100bn in green investment has been pledged by private sector companies in this parliament. Continue reading...

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Express Politics23 Jun 2026

The 2 MPs who could try and stop Andy Burnham becoming PM - not Rayner or Miliband

Andy Burnham could be foiled from seizing No 10 by a last-ditch effort from his own side, with two MPs weighing up a challenge to the Mayor.

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Express Politics23 Jun 2026

Politics LIVE: Arch-Remainer Andy Burnham mulls Ed Miliband for Chancellor

This is a live blog, follow for updates.

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