General · 24 June 2026

Darren Jones steps aside in Labour race

Labour's leadership contest now looks closer to having a single leading candidate. Darren Jones said on Wednesday he won't seek the party leadership after saying Andy Burnham's plans for the economy had reassured him and that bond markets should be content. Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, also said Burnham is going to be the next prime minister.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 June 2026 at 10:11

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