Inside Andy Burnham's year-long campaign to position himself as Labour leader
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Jessica Elgot, Josh Halliday
Summary
This article details the year-long political project to position Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as a potential successor to Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister. It covers the key figures, strategic decisions, planning, and missteps involved in Burnham's campaign to return to Westminster, including his positioning on issues like welfare reform, the threat from Reform UK, and his efforts to rally the centre-left. The piece offers an inside look at the machinations, alliances, and challenges in Burnham's bid for leadership.
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bskyInside Andy Burnham's year-long campaign to position himself as Labour leadertheguardian.comKey quotes
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But he said there was one reason to still be cheerful. The threat of Reform...
The third coming of Andy Burnham began in earnest on the dancefloor of the Ministry of Sound.
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