22 h. ago Andy Burnham is Labour’s best hope of keeping Farage out of No 10, according to UK’s top pollster

With rumours whirling about a coup against Starmer, Britain’s leading polling guru told the Independent that he would not be surprised if one of the main party leaders is replaced in 2026

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4 d. ago Zack Polanski: I would be open to working with Labour if Andy Burnham was leader

Green party leader rules out co-operation with Keir Starmer

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham's hopes of Labour comeback to challenge Starmer could be thwarted... because he is not a woman

Andy Burnham has been at the centre of intense speculation, with allies saying he is poised to make a comeback to the Commons.

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2 w. ago Labour insiders lash back at Andy Burnham warning he WON'T get selected for Commons seat as Starmer leadership rumours swirl

Andy Burnham has been at the centre of intense speculation, with allies saying he is poised to make a comeback to the Commons.

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3 w. ago Andy Burnham hits back at claims he is plotting to replace Starmer as PM

The Greater Manchester mayor was responding to reports that he plans to run for a parliamentary seat before next May’s local elections to allow him to take over from Keir Starmer

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3 w. ago 'People underestimate what a wrench it would be to leave this job': Andy Burnham responds to latest Labour leadership rumours

'If the call came, I'm not going to just turn away from it'

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