Mahmood urges Labour figures to 'focus on day job'

LABOUR figures should “focus on the day job” of delivering for the public and Sir Keir Starmer is “not going", Shabana Mahmood has said amid fresh speculation about Andy Burnham's ambitions.

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The Home Secretary said everyone within the party had their “role to play” in backing the Government after reports the Greater Manchester Mayor is seeking a Westminster comeback, which his allies have not denied.

Rumours of a potential leadership challenge have intensified in recent weeks, with a Labour briefing war over suggestions of a coup last month focusing attention on the Prime Minister's position.