MPs warn Labour’s ruling body to quell fears over Burnham’s one-sided race to No 10

The Guardian Politics Thursday 02 July 2026, 18:01 UTC By Jessica Elgot and Pippa Crerar 1 min read

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NEC told it must address concerns from disgruntled party members over lack of democracy if Burnham does not face leadership challengeLabour chiefs have been warned they must placate disgruntled Labour members who are angry at the lack of party democracy because Andy Burnham is not expected to face a challenge to become Labour leader. MPs have told the party there are growing complaints from members about the lack of involvement from members if Burnham does not face a leadership contest from...

NEC told it must address concerns from disgruntled party members over lack of democracy if Burnham does not face leadership challenge

Labour chiefs have been warned they must placate disgruntled Labour members who are angry at the lack of party democracy because Andy Burnham is not expected to face a challenge to become Labour leader.

MPs have told the party there are growing complaints from members about the lack of involvement from members if Burnham does not face a leadership contest from any other MP.

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