Andy Burnham leadership speculation frustrating for MPs, claims Labour chair on eve of party conference
Leadership speculation to dominate Labour conference
- Labour's new chair, Anna Turley, claims the party’s MPs are frustrated with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's leadership manoeuvres.
- This public infighting follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticising Mr Burnham's economic policies.
- Mr Burnham previously claimed that Labour MPs had privately urged him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the party leadership.
- Speculation regarding Sir Keir's future is anticipated to be a major topic at the upcoming Labour conference in Liverpool, amidst the party trailing Reform UK in recent polls.
- Ms Turley called for party unity and highlighted the conference as a crucial opportunity for the Prime Minister to present his vision for the country.