Labour insiders raise concerns over Andy Burnham's alleged snap election planning and 'fantasy Cabinet' preparations
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James Tapsfield, Lettice Bromovsky
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Labour insiders are alarmed that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is allegedly 'wargaming' a snap general election and assembling a 'fantasy Cabinet' as he prepares to potentially take over from Keir Starmer. Despite facing a tough challenge from Reform in the Makerfield by-election, allies are reportedly plotting his first steps as PM, including calling a national poll during a potential 'honeymoon' period. There is also jostling over Cabinet positions, with Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood among those speculated for roles.
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Labour insiders have voiced alarm that Andy Burnham is already 'wargaming' a snap general election and assembling a fantasy Cabinet.
Despite facing a tough challenge from Reform in the seat, plans are said to be in place for calling a national poll if he has a 'honeymoon' period after taking over from Keir Starmer.
There is also frenzied jostling over who would be in his Cabinet, with speculation that Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood are
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