Laura Kuenssberg analyzes Andy Burnham's prospects as Labour's potential saviour after by-election win
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Laura Kuenssberg
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Laura Kuenssberg analyzes Andy Burnham's political trajectory following his victory in the Makerfield by-election, exploring whether the Greater Manchester mayor could be Labour's path back to power. The article examines Burnham's appeal, his relationship with Keir Starmer, and whether he represents a genuine saviour for the party or simply its best available option. Drawing on insights from Labour insiders, the piece weighs Burnham's strengths against the broader challenges facing the Labour Party.
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· 3 pulledDo you want a chat about the saviour? a long-time Labour contact joked when I asked to pick their brains about their old colleague Andy Burnham
Only 10 days ago, he pulled off an impressive victory, in what one former minister described as a 'Russian roulette' by-election in Makerfield
Labour MPs desperately want Burnham's project
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