Politics · 11 May 2026
Angela Rayner says blocking Burnham was a mistake
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Angela Rayner's recent comments increase pressure on Keir Starmer, who faces a significant fight for his political future. She stated it was a mistake to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster, believing Labour needs its "best players into Parliament". The party prevented him from standing as an MP in February's Gorton and Denton by-election.
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