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Reeves backs Burnham for PM; Trump slams Starmer.

6/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Chancellor Rachel Reeves publicly backed Andy Burnham for prime minister despite the possibility of a junior cabinet role.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted criticism of Keir Starmer’s immigration and energy policies on Truth Social.
Labour insiders say Andy Burnham’s supporters are divided between Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband for the chancellor position.
Andy Burnham’s mayoral record includes expanding bus services, pledging homelessness funds, and managing two terror attacks.

History

Historical Context

On 1 May 1997 Labour, rebranded as New Labour under Tony Blair, swept 418 seats—a 179-seat majority—that ended 18 years of Conservative rule after John Major’s government faltered post-Black Wednesday. Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves backs Andy Burnham for prime minister while Donald Trump attacks Keir Starmer, echoing the party’s historic struggle between centrist ambition and external pressure.

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Story summary

Chancellor Rachel Reeves publicly backed Andy Burnham for prime minister despite the possibility of a junior cabinet role.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted criticism of Keir Starmer’s immigration and energy policies on Truth Social.
Labour insiders say Andy Burnham’s supporters are divided between Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband for the chancellor position.
Andy Burnham’s mayoral record includes expanding bus services, pledging homelessness funds, and managing two terror attacks.

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