Andy Burnham has told of his disappointment at being overlooked for a prominent role at Labour conference since becoming mayor of Greater Manchester, decrying Westminster’s “aggressive and negative” briefing culture in a tacit criticism of those close to his party’s leadership.
The relationship between Burnham, still regarded by many members as a potential leader in waiting, and Starmer has been marked by tensions while the mayor’s backing for a ceasefire in Gaza is one area on which the two have diverged.
