Burnham takes aim at Starmer leadership just days before Makerfield by-election

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 warned that the UK is veering towards the “polarised, poisonous politics” seen in the United States under the current Labour leadership. Mr Burnham, who harbours ambitions to return to Westminster, made these critical remarks about Keir Starmer’s leadership during a campaign speech for the Makerfield by-election, where he is a candidate. His comments follow recent remarks where he indicated he would not be “squeamish” about reducing the welfare bill to help fund defence spending, a stance emerging after resignations over delayed defence investment. Mr Burnham asserted that 'the world has changed' and it was 'obvious' the government would need to adjust its defence spending assumptions. The Makerfield by-election is scheduled for Thursday 18 June, and should Mr Burnham win, he may then set his sights on challenging Starmer for the Labour leadership. In fullBurnham warns UK is heading for ‘poisonous’ politics of US under Starmer leadershipThank 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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