The Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'
The article discusses the political dynamics between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham regarding Brexit and economic policies. Starmer is reportedly considering closer ties with the EU, while Burnham aims to reassure voters about fiscal responsibility. The piece highlights internal tensions within the Labour Party as both leaders navigate their positions ahead of upcoming elections.
- ▪Sir Keir Starmer has raised the prospect of rejoining the EU, while Andy Burnham seeks to maintain support from Leave voters.
- ▪Burnham has pledged to reassure markets about not altering the UK's fiscal rules despite his economic plans.
- ▪Polling suggests Burnham would win a membership vote against Starmer in a leadership contest.
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'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google"Starmer sabotages Burnham on Brexit" is the Daily Telegraph's lead story. It writes that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "has raised the prospect of rejoining the EU" while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham "seeks to keep Leave voters on side", despite his "previous desire to reverse the 2016 referendum". Sir Keir has been seeking closer ties with the bloc but has stuck to Labour's election manifesto pledges to "stay outside the EU", with "no return to the single market, the customs union, or freedom of movement"."I won't walk away" is how the Daily Mirror quotes Sir Keir in its headline, describing his message to Labour colleagues as "defiant".
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