Burnham's Path to No 10: A Calculated Gamble or a Necessary Rescue?
The Labour Party's internal struggles have been well documented in recent months, but one aspect of this saga has received less attention: the maneuverings of Andy Burnham.
As mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017, Burnham had built a reputation as a straight shooting politician who could connect with voters. However, by September 2025, Labour's government was heading for trouble.