Labour descended deeper into chaos today as Andy Burnham‘s allies accused rivals of trying to sabotage his crucial by-election battle.
Supporters of the Greater Manchester mayor lashed out after leadership contender Wes Streeting voiced support for rejoining the EU.
That highlighted Mr Burnham’s own strident views on reversing Brexit – seen as deeply unhelpful when he is wrestling Reform in the Eurosceptic seat of Makerfield. Victory would be a springboard to taking over from Keir Starmer.
The spat came amid rising anxiety in Labour ranks at the consequences if the contest – likely to be on June 18 – is lost. MPs, ministers
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