Starmer ally calls for ‘swift transition’ of power to Burnham as Carns and Jones decline to rule out leadership bids – UK politics live (opens original article in a new tab)

A UK minister urges a swift transition to Andy Burnham as Labour leader without challenges, while potential rivals like Darren Jones and Al Carns remain undecided. Ed Miliband highlights net zero targets for economic growth.

• Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds calls for a 'swift transition' to Andy Burnham as Labour leader without a challenge.
• Darren Jones and Al Carns have not ruled out challenging Burnham for Labour leadership but face significant hurdles.
• Ed Miliband emphasizes the importance of sticking to net zero targets for jobs and growth in upcoming speech.