Allies of Darren Jones - a Starmer loyalist - had been talking up the prospect of a challenge to avoid a 'coronation'.

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

Wes Streeting backed out of the Labour leadership race, clearing the path for Andy Burnham’s No 10 coronation

Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, outgoing leader Keir Starmer, seeking to…