Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLabour's new chair, Anna Turley, claims the party’s MPs are frustrated with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's leadership manoeuvres. This public infighting follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticising Mr Burnham's economic policies. Mr Burnham previously claimed that Labour MPs had privately urged him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership. Speculation regarding Sir Keir's future is anticipated to be a major topic at the upcoming Labour conference in Liverpool, amidst the party trailing Reform UK in recent polls. Ms Turley called for party unity and highlighted the conference as a crucial opportunity for the Prime Minister to present his vision for the country. In fullAndy Burnham leadership speculation frustrating for MPs, claims Labour chair on eve of party conferenceThank 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

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Andy Burnham says MPs are privately urging him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, fuelling speculation he could be seeking a Westminster return.

Party infighting and speculation over the future of prime minister Keir Starmer is expected to dominate event in Liverpool

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLabour's new chair, Anna Turley, claims the…

The Greater Manchester mayor, who has claimed Labour MPs are privately urging him to challenge the PM, did nothing to dampen down speculation about his ambitions.