Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer
Summary
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, intends to run in the Makerfield byelection and promises to change the Labour Party to regain lost voters. Labour leader Keir Starmer said he plans to stay as leader and fight the next election, setting up a possible leadership contest between them.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham plans to be Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield byelection.
- Burnham wants to focus on making things like rent, bills, and fares more affordable.
- He supports sticking to current rules on government borrowing and debt.
- Burnham does not want to reopen the debate on the UK’s Brexit decision.
- Keir Starmer said he will not step down as Labour leader, even if Burnham wins the byelection.
- Starmer encouraged party members to support Labour fully in the byelection.
- Reform UK party is expected to challenge Labour in Makerfield.
- Josh Simons resigned his parliamentary seat to allow Burnham to run there.
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