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MPs urge Darren Jones to run against Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

Politics The Guardian By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor 23 Jun 2026 08:53 1 min read
MPs urge Darren Jones to run against Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

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, be

Chief secretary to the prime minister is backed by MPs who point to his ‘economic and national security experience’

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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.

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