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Darren Jones, a rising star in Keir Starmer’s inner circle, is quietly positioning himself as a potential Labour leader — pitching himself as the calm, centrist alternative amid growing speculation about who might step up if Starmer steps down. While Jones denies formal plans and insists his focus remains on current duties, insiders say he’s already mapping out support from MPs. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham seeks a parliamentary comeback via by-election, likely to launch a left-wing leadership bid, while Wes Streeting — seen as more right-leaning — also looms as a contender. With the bar set high at 81 MPs needed to challenge Starmer, the race is heating up — and if Jones wins, he’d become the youngest PM in over 200 years.

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