Britain cannot afford Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister, it was claimed on Friday as financial markets took fright at the growing possibility of the left-winger ousting Keir Starmer.
The pound tumbled and the cost of Government debts soared yesterday, with economists predicting the pressure will continue throughout a likely Labour leadership contest.
Business leaders also warned that political uncertainty will further damage the economy and the UK’s reputation as a place to do business.
And there are fears a Government led by the Greater Manchester Mayor, who is trying to get back into Westminster so he can challenge Sir Keir, would cost taxpayers
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