Image source, EPAByIain WatsonPolitical correspondentPublished28 September 2025 Andy Burnham has warned against "underestimating the peril the party is in" at a fringe meeting at the Labour party conference. The mayor of Greater Manchester continued his criticism of Sir Keir Starmer's leadership at events at the Liverpool conference, telling audiences he would not shy away from debate on Labour's future. Despite a backlash from MPs, Burnham said Labour should not be "narrow and shallow", adding there was "too much of a climate of fear". Labour is trailing Reform in the opinion polls, indicating potential losses in the Welsh Senedd and local elections in May next year. Burnham entitled to raise PM concerns, Khan saysPublished2 days ago PM compares Burnham's economic proposals to Truss 'disaster'Published3 days ago The PM will use much of this week's conference as a chance to frame some of the party's dividing lines with Reform.
Published: September 28, 2025 5:12 pm
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