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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer has criticised Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's suggested policies, comparing them to Liz Truss's disastrous tax cuts. Starmer warned that “abandoning fiscal rules” would “inflict harm” on working people. The Labour leader emphasised that his government's fiscal rules are “iron-clad” and the “foundation stone” for economic stability. Starmer also appeared to dismiss speculation about a leadership challenge, reaffirming his commitment to lead Labour into the next general election. He also criticised Reform UK, labelling them “cowards” and contrasting their “politics of grievance” with Labour's “patriotic national renewal”. In fullStarmer warns Burnham’s policies would cause ‘harm’ like Liz TrussThank 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
Starmer criticises Andy Burnham’s suggested policies
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer has criticised Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's suggested policies, comparing them to Liz Truss's disastrous tax cuts. Starmer warned that “abandoning fiscal rules” would “inflict harm” on working people. The Labour leader emphasised that his government's fiscal rules are “iron-clad” and the “foundation stone” for economic stability. Starmer also appeared to dismiss speculation about a leadership challenge, reaffirming his commitment to lead Labour into the next general election. He also criticised Reform UK, labelling them “cowards” and contrasting their “politics of grievance” with Labour's “patriotic national renewal”. In fullStarmer warns Burnham’s policies would cause ‘harm’ like Liz TrussThank 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
