In The Room | Burnham or Brexit 2.0? Analysing the Labour leadership face-off
The Labour leadership race is heating up as two candidates emerge to potentially replace Keir Starmer. Wes Streeting is appealing to traditional Labour voters with a proposal for a 'Brexit 2.0', while Andy Burnham aims for a significant role if he wins the Makerfield by-election. Analysts are questioning whether either candidate has the necessary qualities to lead the party effectively.
- ▪Wes Streeting has launched a campaign targeting heartland Labour voters.
- ▪Andy Burnham, known as the 'King of the North', is seeking a leadership role following the Makerfield by-election.
- ▪The discussion centers around whether these candidates can effectively lead the Labour Party.
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Independent TVShowing now | In The Room39:19Helen MacNamara & Cleo WatsonWednesday 20 May 2026 09:21 BSTBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/in-the-room/andy-burnham-wes-streeting-brexit-labour-in-the-room-b2980123.html","title":"Burnham or Brexit 2.0? Analysing the Labour leadership face-off"}}In The Room | Burnham or Brexit 2.0? Analysing the Labour leadership face-offWith the writing seemingly on the wall for Keir Starmer, two contenders have already thrown their names into the ring for his job.
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