Momentum is swinging behind Andy Burnham to become UK’s next leader but bond markets are nervous.
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London | Cabinet ministers have begun telling Keir Starmer to make way for his rival Andy Burnham, as the prime minister spends the weekend mulling his future.
But as momentum swung firmly behind Burnham as the scale of his byelection victory sank in, UK markets reacted nervously with bond yields rising and stocks falling over the scent of leadership uncertainty.
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A significant portion of Keir Starmer's cabinet reportedly believes Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Prime Minister.…
Keir Starmer could reflect on the scale of Burnham’s win and step down immediately. He could also put up a fight
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has told the prime minister he should go, and more ministers could follow suit.
