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Sky News Politics24 Jun 2026

Labour MPs fear backlash over expected Burnham coronation

Labour MPs are under pressure from their local members who want a leadership contest rather than a coronation of Andy Burnham as prime minister.

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The Guardian Politics24 Jun 2026

Darren Jones says bond markets should be ‘content’ with Burnham’s economic plans – UK politics live

Chief secretary to PM rules out leadership bid as he says he has received reassurances from Burnham Good morning. There are very few upsides for Keir Starmer for his current situation, but one of them is that soon he will no longer have to worry about taking PMQs. In his memoir, Tony Blair described PMQs as “the most nerve-racking, discombobulating, nail-biting, bowel-moving, terror-inspiring, courage draining experience in my prime ministerial life, without question”. Today’s could be Starmer’s

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BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Burnham's people: MPs and advisers in line for a job if he gains power

The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

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Guido Fawkes24 Jun 2026

POLL: Brits Say Burnham Must Call Early Election on Becoming PM

YouGov polling has found that nearly half of Brits think there should be an early general election if Andy Burnham becomes PM compared to only 35% who say there shouldn’t be. Team Burnham has thought about it… 48% say there should be a general election once Keir Starmer’s replacement is in place. YouGov says: “Labour…

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BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

Henry Zeffman reveals sources close to Andy Burnham expect Rachel Reeves to be offered a more junior position in his potential cabinet.

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BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

Henry Zeffman reveals sources close to Andy Burnham expect Rachel Reeves to be offered a more junior position in his potential cabinet.

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Express Politics24 Jun 2026

POLL: Should Andy Burnham make Ed Miliband chancellor?

Readers can vote in our poll on if Andy Burnham should make Ed Miliband chancellor if he becomes PM.

Express Politics24 Jun 2026

Sadiq Khan explodes at Donald Trump after 'death threats' surge

The Mayor of London says threats soared after Donald Trump was elected

BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

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Guido Fawkes24 Jun 2026

Darren Jones Rules Out Labour Leadership Bid

Darren Jones has told Sky News’s Beth Rigby he won’t inflict a Labour leadership campaign on his colleagues: “I’m not… I was never planning or organising a leadership campaign like some of my colleagues. I was getting on with the job as Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister… Andy Burnham is going to be the…

Express Politics24 Jun 2026

Hammerblow for Keir Starmer as shocking new poll dubs him 'worst PM of all time'

Sir Keir is expected to come under sustained fire at PMQs today over the limited scope of what his caretaker government can now achieve.

BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Is Al Carns serious about a Labour leadership bid?

Al Carns speaks to Victoria Derbyshire on Newsnight about a potential Labour leadership bid and Andy Burnham.