Andy Burnham urges ‘wholesale change’ to see off ‘existential’ threat to Labour
Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer over Labour’s future
- Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has issued a challenge to Sir Keir Starmer, calling for "wholesale change" within the Labour Party.
- Mr Burnham warned that without a major shift in direction, Sir Keir risks allowing Nigel Farage's Reform party to gain power.
- His intervention comes amidst Labour's struggles in opinion polls and growing questions among MPs about Sir Keir's leadership, particularly if upcoming elections are poor.
- Mr Burnham's message, which includes criticism of welfare cuts, is expected to resonate with delegates at the crucial Labour conference.
- Supporters are positioning Mr Burnham as a potential future leader, with allies like Lucy Powell and other rebel MPs aligning with him against the current leadership.