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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHealth Secretary Yvette Cooper has suggested that Sir Keir Starmer's style of governing does not necessarily work in politics compared to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Ms Cooper praised Mr Burnham as being better suited for “a world of social media” and more personally invested in policy creation, including social care reform. She criticised Sir Keir’s management approach, saying that he had a lack of direct involvement in policy development. Sir Keir stepped down as Labour leader in July, pledging his full support to Mr Burnham, who subsequently appointed Ms Cooper to his cabinet. Mr Cooper reflected on the frustrations of frequent cabinet reshuffles while expressing enthusiasm for the opportunities within her new health portfolio. In fullStarmer’s leadership style doesn’t work in politics, admits one of his most senior ex-ministersMore bulletinsThank 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