Andy Burnham, who has served as Mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017, is fast becoming a focal point within Labour ranks for his outspoken views. The former MP for Leigh has openly criticised what he sees as Keir Starmer's over-centralisation of power and is pushing a centre-left agenda that sits uneasily with the current leadership.
His interventions have reignited debate about Labour's future direction and raised fresh questions over just how much influence Burnham could wield inside the party.
