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Political reporter Jennifer McKiernan and political correspondent Georgia Roberts reported that Andy Burnham has allegedly been approached by some MPs to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership and prime minister position. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, the Greater Manchester mayor, who is not currently an MP, mentioned that he had previously stood twice for the leadership of the Labour Party, hinting at a potential run in the future. Housing secretary Steve Reed acknowledged Burnham’s right to make his case but reminded him of his commitment to serving a full term as mayor.
Contrary to Burnham’s aspirations, Reed dismissed any discussion about the Labour Party’s leadership as mere gossip and emphasized Sir Keir’s role in lifting the party from its low point to a significant victory in the general election. He urged the party to focus on communicating with the public rather than engaging in internal power struggles. Burnham, who would need to win a by-election to become an MP and then resign as mayor to challenge Sir Keir, faces challenges in his ambitions as no by-elections have been called yet, and there is uncertainty surrounding his candidacy if an opportunity arises.
Throughout his career, Burnham has attempted to secure the Labour leadership, but was unsuccessful in previous campaigns, losing to Ed Miliband in 2010 and Jeremy Corbyn in 2015. As the Labour party prepares for its autumn conference, tensions have risen within the party following the resignation of deputy Angela Rayner and the dismissal of Peter Mandelson by Sir Keir. Burnham’s recent statements, including criticizing the prime minister’s management style and calling for significant changes within the party, have sparked speculation about his potential leadership bid. Despite some criticism from Labour MPs, Burnham remains committed to working with various political figures to address the challenges facing the country
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