Morning Call: Burnham makes his leadership pitch

The mayor’s “popular left programme” is an unashamed challenge to Keir Starmer.

George Eaton

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Jun 02, 2025

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Good morning, it’s George here. As parliament returns from recess, Labour’s divisions are on full display. Expect Rachel Reeves’ looming Spending Review (11 June) to dominate this week as the Treasury seeks to settle with cabinet ministers resisting spending cuts.

Below I report on the alternative programme that Andy Burnham set out at Compass’s weekend …

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