Nominations for the new leader to open on 9th July and to be completed by the summer recess. Starmer will remain in post until the new leader – who could that possibly be? – is chosen…
Asked by Lobby hacks about his past comments on Trump (“any UK politician who gave Trump the time of day should be ashamed right now”) Burnham was blithe:
“Politicians say things throughout their career, but now the important thing is to focus on the moment you are in.”
Were it so easy…