Politics · 10 February 2026
Burnham backs Starmer for PM but urges bolder inclusive leadership
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham backed Keir Starmer to remain Prime Minister on February 10, 2026, urging bolder, inclusive leadership. Speaking in Hertfordshire, Starmer vowed to never walk away from his mandate, fighting for millions struggling with living costs. This follows January 26 reports that Starmer blocked Burnham from standing as a Labour candidate. Starmer defended his record, citing the most working-class cabinet in history and rejecting internal party fights to focus on right-wing opposition.
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