National newspapers back Burnham and Cooper for Labour leader

  • Politics
Jeremy Corbyn, Liz Kendall, Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham take part in hustings for the Labour leadership contest. Credit: PA

Two national newspapers have come out in support of their chosen candidates for the Labour leadership ahead of ballot papers being issued on Friday.

The Mirror will back Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham, while the Guardian has spoken out in support of Yvette Cooper.

The Mirror will support Andy Burnham for Labour leadership. Credit: PA

The Mirror says Burnham is the "only Prime Minister-in-waiting" in the contest, and "must" be the next leader of the party.

The Guardian are backing Yvette Cooper for Labour leadership.

In an article entitled "The Guardian view on Labour’s choice" the paper says: "Corbyn has shaped the campaign, but Cooper can shape the future".

The contest heated up the day before ballot papers are being issued.

The Shadow Home Secretary voiced her opinions about her rival and frontrunner Jeremy Corbyn on the campaign trail in Manchester - saying his are "the wrong answers for the future".