Allies of the Prime Minister believe the Energy Secretary is poised to lead a wave of ministerial resignations if Sir Keir refuses to bow to Andy Burnham's demands to quit.

Allies of the Prime Minister believe the Energy Secretary is poised to lead a wave of ministerial resignations if Sir Keir refuses to bow to Andy Burnham's demands to quit.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, believed to be a close ally of Burnham, 'has no plans to resign', according to a spokesperson