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News Angela Rayner allies are pushing her to strike a deal with Andy Burnham to let him back into Parliament – but only if she becomes prime minister first. Sources close to the former deputy Labour leader say Rayner does not believe that the hugely popular Greater Manchester Mayor has a “realistic chance” of becoming a MP before a leadership contest is triggered. Allies of Rayner have convinced a number of MPs originally backing Burnham that she is the only candidate from the “soft left” that can replace Sir Keir Starmer if the starting gun on the race for No 10. As Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to step down following a blistering defeat in the local elections, The i Paper examines the front runners to a potential leadership contest. The Labour Party lost around 1,400 council seats overall, foregoing majority control of around 38 councils, and prompting dozens of MPs to demand a resignation.
Published: May 11, 2026 3:27 pm
Source: The i Paper — Read original