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Burnham Eyes Labour Leadership Amid Internal Party Concerns

9/28/2025

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Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, seeks Labour leadership despite not being an MP.
He says some Labour MPs privately contacted him about leadership concerns.
Sir Sadiq Khan acknowledged Burnham's concerns; he backs Starmer; Starmer counters Burnham's economic plan.
A leadership bid would require a byelection and backing from at least 80 Labour MPs; departures raise questions about Starmer.

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Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, seeks Labour leadership despite not being an MP.
He says some Labour MPs privately contacted him about leadership concerns.
Sir Sadiq Khan acknowledged Burnham's concerns; he backs Starmer; Starmer counters Burnham's economic plan.
A leadership bid would require a byelection and backing from at least 80 Labour MPs; departures raise questions about Starmer.