Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens
Summary
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester and a possible challenger for Labour Party leader, will speak at a progressive event with Green and Liberal Democrat members. Some Labour MPs are upset because the event comes right after local elections where Labour competed against the Greens, and there are concerns about antisemitism linked to some Green candidates.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is speaking at the Change:Now event organized by the left-wing group Compass.
- The event promotes cooperation among progressive politicians from different parties.
- Labour MPs Clive Lewis and Miatta Fahnbulleh will also speak at the event.
- Other speakers include former Green leader Caroline Lucas and Lib Dem MP Roz Savage.
- Some Labour MPs are angry because Labour and Greens competed in local elections recently.
- Concerns have been raised about antisemitism allegations against some Green party candidates.
- Labour’s ruling body previously blocked Burnham from running for a Westminster seat this year.
- The event aims to discuss how progressives can work together despite party differences.
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