Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy 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. In fullAndy Burnham urges ‘wholesale change’ to see off ‘existential’ threat to LabourThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer over Labour’s future
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy 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. In fullAndy Burnham urges ‘wholesale change’ to see off ‘existential’ threat to LabourThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
