Burnham allies warn against quick ‘coronation’ of Streeting if Starmer quits

By Joe Goggins•NME Music News

Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could run for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand asideUK politics live – latest updatesNeal Lawson: Burnham should be the next PMWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?Allies of Andy Burnham have warned against a “coronation” for Wes Streeting as the next prime minister and called on Labour’s ruling body to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to stand for the leadership.As Keir Starmer attempted to face down mounting calls for his resignation on Tuesday, sources close to Burnham demanded immediate assurances from Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) that he would not be blocked from contesting a parliamentary byelection. Continue reading...

Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could run for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand aside

Allies of Andy Burnham have warned against a “coronation” for Wes Streeting as the next prime minister and called on Labour’s ruling body to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to stand for the leadership.

As Keir Starmer attempted to face down mounting calls for his resignation on Tuesday, sources close to Burnham demanded immediate assurances from Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) that he would not be blocked from contesting a parliamentary byelection.

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