While Wes Streeting has not triggered a leadership contest this week, it does not mean the keys to No10 are safe for the Prime Minister.

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I'm told the tensions within No10 have been off the charts - which is understandable, given that they've nearly stopped the government from collapsing a couple of times in the last few days.

The former Health Secretary has said that Andy Burnham should return to Parliament, a drumbeat that seems to be growing stronger by the day.

And now there's a clear seat available, and a path to get there, it's looking like a more realistic prospect that a leadership contest will happen, and the Manchester Mayor may be a viable contender.

There are, of course, all manner of scenarios that could play out, but this situation does benefit Team Starmer.

It buys him some time........

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