Former health secretary is confident he can reel in the Manchester Mayor's poll lead for next leader

As the Makerfield by-election looks set to give Burnham a shot at No 10, the race for roles in his potential cabinet is heating up

Mr Burnham hopes to win Thursday’s Makerfield by-election and could then launch a campaign to replace Sir Keir as prime minister and Labour leader

Streeting said “bond markets are not Bond villains and fiscal rules matter”, adding that they were the “precondition for an activist state”.

Former health secretary said he had ‘no doubt’ there would be a Labour leadership contest as he said he hopes Andy Burnham wins a seat in Parliament later this week

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting also insisted he had the required support from Labour MPs and had 'every intention' of standing in any Labour leadership contest

The former health secretary insisted he has the backing of the 80 MPs required to stand in a contest

Former health secretary is confident he can reel in the Manchester Mayor's poll lead for next leader

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