Allies of Andy Burnham tell the i Paper that he will try to join the fight – saying he has “found a seat”, but it “might not be winnable”. According to the Mail, they are lobbying for an extended timetable to any leadership contest, but the paper says any delay could leave the UK with a “lame duck prime minister”. A supporter of Burnham quoted in the Telegraph admits that he will “probably be squeezed out of the race”. One MP backing the Greater Manchester mayor tells the Guardian he has “run out of time”- while another says his “best hope now is to do a deal” with Sir Keir.
