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Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Key takeaways
- Chris Mason Political editor PA Media Westminster is a postcode whose currency is power – and power is shifting, quickly.
- Two key moments on Monday accelerated the likelihood of one key outcome.
- Not only did Sir Keir Starmer set out a timetable for his departure but the biggest potential rival to Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, folded and endorsed the former mayor of Greater Manchester.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
Chris Mason Political editor PA Media Westminster is a postcode whose currency is power – and power is shifting, quickly.
Two key moments on Monday accelerated the likelihood of one key outcome.
Not only did Sir Keir Starmer set out a timetable for his departure but the biggest potential rival to Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, folded and endorsed the former mayor of Greater Manchester.
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