Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
The political landscape is shifting as discussions about the next Labour leader intensify, potentially leading to a new prime minister soon. Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting are emerging as key figures in this informal contest, each with different strategies and audiences. The ongoing debate around Brexit is also resurfacing, complicating the dynamics of their campaigns.
- ▪There is speculation about a new prime minister possibly being appointed within weeks or months.
- ▪Andy Burnham is focusing on his by-election in Makerfield while Wes Streeting is appealing to Labour MPs and members.
- ▪Both candidates have differing views on Brexit, with Burnham emphasizing unity and Streeting advocating for rejoining the EU.
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Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris MasonPolitical editorReuters/ PALeft to right: Andy Burnham, Sir Keir Starmer and Wes StreetingIt is now likely, perhaps highly likely, that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months.Things are considerably less fraught, noisy and wildly unpredictable than they were last week.However the politics that will shape who is most likely to replace Sir Keir Starmer is playing out before us.But hang on a minute.
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