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Darren Jones says he will not challenge Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

The Guardian · Jun 24, 2026, 6:15 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Darren Jones urged Burnham to set out more of his economic policy to reassure Labour MPs.
  • Prefer the Guardian on GoogleDarren Jones has ruled himself out of running for the Labour leadership after a conversation with Andy Burnham.
  • Speaking to Sky News, the chief secretary to the prime minister said he had been “reassured” about Burnham’s economic plans after their conversation on Tuesday.

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Darren Jones urged Burnham to set out more of his economic policy to reassure Labour MPs. Photograph: Thomas Krych/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Darren Jones urged Burnham to set out more of his economic policy to reassure Labour MPs. Photograph: Thomas Krych/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Labour party leadership Darren Jones says he will not challenge Andy Burnham for Labour leadership Chief secretary to PM says he had been ‘reassured’ about Burnham’s economic plans after conversation with him

Prefer the Guardian on GoogleDarren Jones has ruled himself out of running for the Labour leadership after a conversation with Andy Burnham.

Speaking to Sky News, the chief secretary to the prime minister said he had been “reassured” about Burnham’s economic plans after their conversation on Tuesday.

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