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MPs urge Darren Jones to run against Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
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Chief secretary to the prime minister is backed by MPs who point to his ‘economic and national security experience’UK politics live – latest updates Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, is being urged by MPs to run against Andy Burnham to spark a Labour leadership contest and avoid a “coronation”.The MP for Bristol North West is understood to be reluctant to run but sources said he would look at Burnham’s economic plans, including plans for public control of utilities, before deciding. Continue reading...
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