In tomorrow's Times: Labour had to scratch its Burnham itch. Makerfield will be a trial run of Burnham v Farage. If he wins, Starmer should step aside & PLP should avoid the self-indulgence of a leadership contest. If he loses, things are even worse than we thought.
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If the Manchester mayor shows he can beat Reform he deserves the crown without an indulgent leadership election
