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Political reporter Jennifer McKiernan discusses the recent comparisons made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer between Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s economic proposals and the policies of Liz Truss. Burnham has reportedly been approached by Labour MPs urging him to consider a leadership challenge. In an interview with the New Statesman, Burnham outlined his economic vision, including a 50p top rate of income tax and a tax cut for lower earners, adding to speculation about a potential challenge to the current party leader.
Sir Keir Starmer criticized Burnham’s economic suggestions, drawing parallels to Truss, who served as Tory prime minister for a short period in 2022 and was deemed “a disaster for working people.” When questioned about the potential leadership challenge, the prime minister emphasized the importance of fiscal stability, pointing to Truss’s past abandonment of fiscal rules which resulted in negative consequences for the working class.
Amid growing economic concerns and political turmoil, including the resignations of key figures like Angela Rayner and Peter Mandelson, the prime minister faces challenges within his own party. The upcoming November budget is expected to introduce new taxes, fueling worries about the government’s economic management and the performance of Labour in recent elections. Burnham’s interviews ahead of the Labour Party’s autumn conference suggest a possible shift in party dynamics, with speculation about a leadership challenge and internal dissent among Labour MPs.
Despite reported support from some disgruntled MPs, a majority of Labour members contacted by the BBC expressed opposition to Burnham mounting a challenge. Burnham, who has previously vied for the party leadership, would need substantial backing from MPs to launch a successful campaign. Should he secure a Westminster seat, Burnham’s future as a potential leader remains uncertain, with differing opinions within the party on his ability to improve Labour’s electoral prospects
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