After Starmer’s ‘purge’, could Andy Burnham lure back Labour’s bruised leftwingers?
Jon Trickett, a leftwing MP, reiterated his opposition to the UK government's plan to cut winter fuel allowances on September 10, 2024. He criticized Keir Starmer's leadership for alienating Labour's progressive base, which he believes has turned to populism. Attention now turns to Andy Burnham as potential leader, with hopes he can restore the party's focus on social justice.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 06:30 UTC
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