Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham's campaign is urging ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos in Keir Starmer's government, aiming for a managed transition rather than a leadership contest.

• Andy Burnham's team is urging ministers to delay resignations to prevent chaos in Keir Starmer's government.
• Burnham's allies want a managed transition of power, avoiding a bitter leadership contest.
• Some ministers are considering resigning to pressure Starmer, but Burnham's team is trying to prevent a rapid collapse.