But he again declined to rule out running for the prime minister’s job if he won enough backing, as he faced questions about his recent interventions in national politics. “I’ve no intention of just abandoning what we’re trying to build here, but I gave an honest answer and sometimes it feels to me that the Westminster world can’t deal with those answers,” he said. Reed led criticism from some Labour MPs who are angered that Burnham’s comments risk reopening splits in the party before its annual conference this weekend. “[Burnham] is entitled to his view, but we’ve heard these kinds...