I am just not convinced that the man who sent condolences to Peter Mandelson after he'd resigned in disgrace is the best candidate you could put forward.
Then again, he is the candidate of the people who think Keir Starmer is a competent PM, so maybe we should grade on a curve?
EXC -MPs loyal to Starmer have said they will rally round Darren Jones if the PM decides to resign - to prevent a Burnham coronation.
“He would have the numbers of the PM does not run,” one MP said.
The coordination has been done with those who signed a loyalist letter in May
