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Oh well at least this isn't the chaos under the Tories that we were promised...

I wonder what happens to Rachel Reeves in that scenario? Her policies seem equally unpopular.

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[–] ambitiousslab@feddit.uk 4 points 2 days ago

If you were Starmer, and wanted to keep any chance to hold onto power but also not completely tarnish your legacy, what would you do?

I reckon I'd set out a timetable for departure, with a default of Andy Burnham, say "I won't start a contest, but if anyone else does, I'll put myself forward" and then wait to see what Streeting does.

That way, if Streeting (or anyone else) does challenge, you can stay in with a shot while also not being the person who caused all the chaos.