Burnham had told activists that he would “stick by the Waspi women because they deserve some recompense for the unfairness”.

Andy Burnham has suggested he would support more than 3.5m women who are seeking compensation, hinting at a billions of pounds commitment

Andy Burnham said he sticks by the campaigns he supports in a dig at Keir Starmer and senior Labour poliiticans - in a hint that has been welcomed by WASPI campaigners