The Prime Minister is considering a bid to sabotage a 'coronation' of Andy Burnham by secretly lending support to Wes Streeting and triggering a full-blown Labour leadership contest.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has tried to ward off an expected leadership challenge by saying he wants would-be rival Andy Burnham to play "a big role" in his Labour government.

Burnham may still decide to wait longer before announcing a bid to become Prime Minister after Starmer sent MPs a warning around votes.

During a month-long campaign, Burnham has acted like a prime minister-in-waiting, explaining policies for a potential future government.

Burnham says he will run in any leadership race, and is the frontrunner to replace Starmer.

Andy Burnham has won a parliamentary seat. This move fuels speculation about him challenging Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. Several pathways exist for Burnham to potentially…

The Prime Minister has said he will fight any leadership challenge after Manchester Mayor sweeps to by-election victory

Labour grandees, including some Cabinet ministers, told the Prime Minister that his time was up following Mr Burnham's thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election.

Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face the ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through a contested leadership contest

The Prime Minister is considering a bid to sabotage a 'coronation' of Andy Burnham by secretly lending support to Wes Streeting and triggering a full-blown Labour leadership…

Left-wing trade unionists and bond traders have also found themselves in the unusual position of uniting to warn against a Miliband appointment

Wes Streeting declared he will not seek the top job, throwing his weight behind Mr Burnham after Keir Starmer's resignation.

Wes Streeting said Andy Burnham “can win the fight of our lives against the forces of nationalism” as Prime Minister.

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced his bid to lead the Labour Party and potentially become Prime Minister, following Keir Starmer's departure. Burnham…

LONDON, June 22 — Former British health minister Wes Streeting said he would back Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister, taking himself out of the contest...

We’re outside Downing Street as Wes Streeting says he will not stand in Labour leadership contest, and is backing Andy Burnham.

The move takes Streeting out of the contest himself and strengthens Burnham's position

'It's over, Andy Burnham has won', an MP told The i Paper

At least two senior Labour MPs are considering launching leadership bids to prevent Andy Burnham becoming prime minister without a formal contest.