PM insists he will not walk away as Burnham promises to change Labour
Summary
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he will not quit despite recent problems in his party that led to several resignations. Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, plans to run for a Labour seat and wants to change the party by shifting power from the national government to local councils. There are also debates within Labour about Brexit and the party’s future direction.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer faced a week of party turmoil with five ministers resigning but remains committed to his role as prime minister.
- Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham hopes to become a Labour MP by winning a by-election in Makerfield.
- Burnham wants Labour to focus more on local government by giving councils more resources and reducing national government control.
- Labour’s offer to voters has been called “not good enough” by Burnham, who wants the party to regain public trust.
- There is disagreement within Labour on Brexit, with some members supporting closer ties to the EU, while the party officially supports making Brexit work without rejoining the EU.
- Burnham acknowledges Brexit’s negative effects but says now is not the time to revisit the decision.
- Starmer said he will back whoever Labour chooses for the Makerfield by-election and did not set a departure date if Burnham wins.
- Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy warned that prolonged party conflict could lead to Labour losing power in the next election.
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