Downing Street responded after Andy Burnham publicly admitted that he would consider launching a bid to become Labour leader ‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election The prime minister is speaking about defence during a visit to Wiltshire. He said the long-delayed defence investment plan “will now be published before the Nato summit” on 7 July. He added that it will be published “in the coming weeks”. Continue reading...
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No 10 says Starmer ‘will not walk away’ if Burnham officially enters Labour leadership contest - UK politics live
Downing Street has stated that Keir Starmer "will not walk away" if Andy Burnham officially enters the Labour leadership contest. This response comes after Burnham publicly admitted he would consider launching a bid for the leadership.
Taz AliThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-05 · 09:48 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Downing Street has stated that Keir Starmer "will not walk away" if Andy Burnham officially enters the Labour leadership contest. This response comes after Burnham publicly admitted he would consider launching a bid for the leadership. The Prime Minister is visiting Wiltshire and announced that the delayed defence investment plan will be published before the Nato summit on July 7th, within the coming weeks. Burnham also commented on social care, markets, Brexit, and the prospect of a general election, stating he "wouldn't flinch."
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Andy Burnham admitted he would consider launching a bid to become Labour leader.
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The prime minister is speaking about defence during a visit to Wiltshire.
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Downing Street stated that Andy Starmer will not withdraw if Andy Burnham enters the Labour leadership contest.
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The long-delayed defence investment plan will be published before the Nato summit on July 7.
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The defence investment plan will be published in the coming weeks.
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