As Starmer eyes the exit, here’s a vital lesson for Andy Burnham: first impressions are everything | Polly Toynbee

'Labour needs to give Andy Burnham a chance to kill off right-wing government'

Burnham defeated Reform at Makerfield, proving he can beat Farage where Starmer cannot—and should replace him as PM. Starmer's toxicity and U-turns forfeited Labour's mandate; Burnham's principled record offers Labour the best shot to block far-right ascent.