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Starmer gives order to keep Burnham out of Commons ‘at any cost’: The Times
Starmer’s aides are told to stop Burnham becoming his successor, as polling shows 34% of voters think the mayor would do a better job.
- Sir Keir Starmer has instructed aides in "no uncertain terms" to block Andy Burnham's return to Westminster "at any cost," fearing the Greater Manchester mayor could inherit the Labour leadership.
- Labour's national executive committee voted eight to one in January to block Burnham from standing in Gorton and Denton, a seat the party subsequently lost to the Greens, finishing third.
- Monday's YouGov poll found 34 per cent of people prefer Burnham over Starmer, while veteran Labour MP Peter Dowd did not deny reports he might vacate his Bootle seat for Burnham.
- Allies of Angela Rayner denied reports of a leadership pact with Burnham, while Starmer maintained he will fight any leadership challenge and sources suggest he could accelerate his timeline if Burnham secures a Westminster seat.
- NEC elections this autumn could shift internal party power in Burnham's favour, though some officials suggest Starmer may remain in office for about six months to complete international commitments before any transition.
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Burnham is the most popular potential replacement for Starmer - which isn't saying much
A 27 April study from YouGov revealed that Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is more popular with the public than all other potential Labour leaders. This is quite unsurprising, given the absolute bloody shower that passes for a Labour Party in recent years. Would a potential Labour successor do a better job than Keir Starmer? % of Britons saying each potential alternative would be better: Andy Burnham: 34%Angela Rayner: 15%Ed Miliband: 13%Wes Stre…
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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