Which MPs are backing Burnham and Streeting in race to be Labour’s next prime minister?
Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are emerging as potential candidates for the Labour leadership, with their supporters rallying behind them. Key figures in the party are expressing their backing, highlighting the need for a change in leadership. The dynamics within the Labour Party are shifting as these MPs position themselves for the upcoming contest.
- ▪Both Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have indicated their interest in the Labour leadership contest.
- ▪Supporters of Burnham, including Lucy Powell and Heidi Alexander, emphasize the need for unity within the party.
- ▪Streeting has garnered support from former minister Jess Phillips, who praised his bravery and boldness.
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