Darren Jones says he will not challenge Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
Summary
Darren Jones said he will not run for the Labour Party leadership after talking with Andy Burnham. Jones asked Burnham to share more details about his economic plans to help calm concerns among Labour MPs.Key Facts
- Darren Jones ruled out standing for Labour leadership.
- Jones had a conversation with Andy Burnham that reassured him about Burnham’s economic plans.
- Jones said many Labour MPs are worried about the leadership contest and economic policies.
- He encouraged Burnham to explain his economic plans more clearly to reassure party members.
- Jones set conditions for who should be the next chancellor (finance minister), emphasizing experience, good relations with the prime minister, and ability to calm markets, unions, and party members.
- Jones avoided directly criticizing Ed Miliband but suggested Miliband should meet these conditions.
- The comments came after the resignation of Keir Starmer as Labour leader, which has unsettled many MPs.
- Jones is currently chief secretary to the prime minister.
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