The Guardian
Andy Burnham’s team tries to prevent a Boris-style meltdown by asking trigger-happy ministers to please not resign just yet, while Starmer digs in and everyone plays the world’s most polite game of political chicken.
BBC Politics
Wes Streeting says he's ready to trigger a Labour leadership contest as early as next week, because the party clearly needs more drama than a by-election can provide.
The Guardian
Andy Burnham wants to nationalise water and energy, because nothing says 'essentials of life' like a government-run utility company charging you slightly less but still a lot.
The Guardian
Rachel Reeves fights to keep her job as chancellor amid reports Andy Burnham may prefer Ed Miliband, warning that bond markets would panic - because nothing says stability like a leadership struggle and a codenamed VAT cut.
BBC Politics
A by-election in Greater Manchester features a mayor, a plumber, and a leader whose official name includes 'Howlin' - democracy, folks.
BBC Politics
Streeting jumps into the leadership fray while Burnham plots a by-election comeback to 'reclaim' Labour, and Sir Keir insists he's not going anywhere.
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