Housing Secretary Steve Reed has swiped back at Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for taking “pot shots” at Starmer this morning. Speaking on Sky News, Reed said:
“There used to be people that would take pot shots at Starmer. He then picked this party up off the floor and led us to a record-breaking general election victory. Andy’s doing a great job as Mayor of Manchester. We have other mayors that are doing great work.”
In an interview with the Telegraph last night, Burnham slammed the “climate of fear” imposed by No10, claiming Labour MPs are urging him to run for leader. He also called for the reintroduction of the 50p top rate of income tax, after demanding nationalisation of most utilities. This comes hot on the heels of his New Statesman interview, where he declared Labour needs “wholesale change”…
Reed tried to pour cold water on the speculation this morning, insisting Burnham “will keep doing that work [as Mayor] because that is the commitment he gave until the end of his term”. Burnham himself, however, didn’t rule out a tilt at the crown:
“I stood twice to be leader of the Labour Party. And I think that tells you, doesn’t it?”
Plotting season is open…
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