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UK Labour NEC member Hurst says “If a contest started right now, I just don't see how it's physically possible for Andy Burnham to participate in that.", Sky reports

This statement from UK Labour NEC member Hurst suggests significant internal fractures regarding leadership potential within the party, specifically around Andy Burnham.

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Such political instability could influence market sentiment towards GBP and UK assets, as uncertainty about leadership may hamper economic policy coherence and investor confidence.

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