Senior figures in Blue Labour turn on Burnham over Brexit
Senior figures in the Blue Labour movement have shifted their support from Andy Burnham to Shabana Mahmood for the party leadership. This change comes amid discussions about Brexit and Burnham's previous comments favoring rejoining the EU. The situation highlights a potential fracture in the coalition backing Burnham as he prepares for the Makerfield by-election.
- ▪Lord Maurice Glasman and Graham Stringer have publicly backed Shabana Mahmood instead of Andy Burnham.
- ▪Burnham has been unveiled as the Labour candidate for the Makerfield by-election.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about a campaign to undermine Burnham's chances in the by-election.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsSenior figures in Blue Labour turn on Burnham over BrexitLord Maurice Glasman, founder of the influential Blue Labour movement, has offered his backing to home secretary Shabana Mahmood as the party’s next leader David Maddox Political Editor, Athena Stavrou & Kate DevlinTuesday 19 May 2026 17:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2979659","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/andy-burnham-byelection-blue-labour-leader-brexit-b2979659.html","title":"Senior figures in Blue Labour turn on Burnham over…
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