Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership

Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership.

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Labour MPs consider backing challenger to Andy Burnham

Favourite for next prime minister due to deliver speech on economic policy next week

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 util...

By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Andy Burnham edges closer to coronation as leadership rivals struggle to garner support

Starmer and Burnham meet face-to-face for the first time since the PM resigned as Labour’s newest MP prepares to succeed him

By David Maddox,Millie Cooke and Athena Stavrou

Labour MPs weigh up leadership challenge to test Burnham

Andy Burnham could still face hurdles in his path to becoming prime minister with two potential rivals for the Labour leadership considering their next moves.

UK Labour MPs mull challenge to PM frontrunner Burnham

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