Chief secretary to PM rules out leadership bid as he says he has received reassurances from Burnham

There was a muted reaction to Keir Starmer's departure from the financial markets - but investors will be waiting not just to hear Andy Burnham's plans for economic policy, but…

Andy Burnham is plotting a major policy speech next week to bolster his economic credentials as part of his Labour leadership run.

Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle would not be in ‘best interests of the country’, as Cabinet Office minster and former armed forces minister ponder their options

Andy Burnham, expected to become Britain's next prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned, has set out to reassure investors concerned that state spending and debt could rise…

Senior figures from the world of business joined forces with even Burnham-backing Labour MPs to warn that the Energy Secretary would wreak havoc if he was put in charge of the…

The man tipped for No 10 could also come under immediate pressure if his chancellor is deemed by bond markets to be too left-wing

Chief secretary to PM says he had been ‘reassured’ about Burnham’s economic plans after conversation with him

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

Andy Burnham is the favourite to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader – and his path to Number 10 has become slightly easier

Il ministro britannico Darren Jones, fedele alleato del premier uscente Keir Starmer, ha rinunciato a candidarsi per la successione alla guida del Labour e del governo lasciando…

Jones, a close ally of Sir Keir Starmer, was rumoured as a potential challenger to Burnham but he has ruled out a bid.

Chief secretary to PM rules out leadership bid as he says he has received reassurances from Burnham

Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July. #EuropeNews

Darren Jones si ritira dalla corsa alla leadership del Labour e apre la strada ad Andy Burnham, sempre più vicino alla premiership dopo il sostegno interno e le dimissioni di Keir…

The path to becoming prime minister is looking clearer for Andy Burnham today, after Darren Jones ruled out challenging him for the Labour leadership. But former armed forces…

A former Treasury chief appeared to warn Andy Burnham against making Ed Miliband his chancellor.

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LONDON: Darren Jones, an ally of outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, endorsed Andy Burnham to take over on...