So, there probably won't be a contest. Streeting seemed to be closest to having the necessary 81 MPs backing him (and even that wasn't certain). Burnham was rumoured to have something like 300 MPs willing to nominate him and that really doesn't leave much room for anyone else.
Wes Streeting announces his support for Andy Burnham
18 hours ago by frankPodmore to c/uk_politics
frankPodmore 3 points 16 hours ago
I've been gritting my teeth and staying a member of the party just to vote against him in the leadership contest. Now, it was all for nothing.
mannycalavera 9 points 18 hours ago
What position is Wes going to demand for this? Place your bets now!
AllNewTypeFace 6 points 17 hours ago
Minister for Anti-Wokeness
frankPodmore 6 points 18 hours ago
I assume it's a done deal, but probably Chancellor, maybe Home Secretary.
phutatorius 2 points 14 hours ago
I thought Burnham already promised Chancellor to Shabana Mahmood.
blackn1ght 3 points 13 hours ago
Minister for slime production
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Shame. Was hoping to see him lose the leadership contest, would've been funny.
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