"The mood was so dark several MPs refused to meet the leader, saying: We don't want to be seen with him. Andy Burnham was 800 miles away in Madrid as Starmer's future dominated Westminster."
"Burnham has been quietly preparing his manifesto. Those close to the mayor said he would launch an explicit programme for government when he fights his eventual parliamentary byelection campaign."
"Pledges would include sweeping reforms to the electoral system, backing the introduction of proportional representation across the UK, as well as a decade-long vision to transform local services."
Keir Starmer's political future is uncertain as Labour MPs express fears about upcoming elections. While Starmer attempts to reassure backbenchers, some refuse to meet him. Andy Burnham is preparing a leadership campaign from Madrid, with plans for a manifesto focusing on electoral reforms, local services, defense spending, and inheritance tax overhaul. Burnham's allies suggest he could return to parliament soon, with potential seats identified for his byelection campaign and a strong candidate lined up to succeed him as Greater Manchester mayor.
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