Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo senior Labour MPs, Al Carns and Darren Jones, are reportedly considering launching leadership bids to prevent Andy Burnham from becoming prime minister unchallenged. Many Labour MPs are uncomfortable with the prospect of Andy Burnham securing the top job in Westminster without his policies facing proper scrutiny. Should no other Labour MP run against him, Andy Burnham is anticipated to become Prime Minister by 17 July. This development follows Sir Keir Starmer's resignation announcement on Monday, with the process to find his successor scheduled to commence on 9 July. Andy Burnham recently returned to Parliament after winning a decisive majority in the Makerfield by-election. In fullBurnham latest: Labour MPs ‘consider leadership challenge’ to halt his coronation to replace Starmer as PMThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The two Labour MPs who could challenge Burnham for the keys to Number 10
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo senior Labour MPs, Al Carns and Darren Jones, are reportedly considering launching leadership bids to prevent Andy Burnham from becoming prime minister unchallenged. Many Labour MPs are uncomfortable with the prospect of Andy Burnham securing the top job in Westminster without his policies facing proper scrutiny. Should no other Labour MP run against him, Andy Burnham is anticipated to become Prime Minister by 17 July. This development follows Sir Keir Starmer's resignation announcement on Monday, with the process to find his successor scheduled to commence on 9 July. Andy Burnham recently returned to Parliament after winning a decisive majority in the Makerfield by-election. In fullBurnham latest: Labour MPs ‘consider leadership challenge’ to halt his coronation to replace Starmer as PMThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
