Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, criticized Keir Starmer's leadership during a Compass event in London.

The entities involved

• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • Burnham's administration is pushing building rate increases while the UK seeks insights from California's housing policies.Mon 17:38
  • A new scheme has been introduced involving Andy Burnham and BMF aimed at boosting the building materials sector.Mon 17:38
• Keir Starmer →

  Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

  • Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.Mon 17:37
  • Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.Mon 17:27
• Greater Manchester →

  metropolitan county in North West England

  • Andy Burnham won a by-election, becoming a Member of Parliament.Mon 16:42
  • Burnham's victory triggers a new mayor election in Greater Manchester.Mon 15:07

Related events

• Keir Starmer resigned as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, while Andy Burnham was noted for his long tenure as Mayor of Greater Manchester.Sep 3
• Burnham plans a 'No10 of the North' in Manchester, aims to take over from Starmer on July 20, while Miliband works on opposing tax blueprints.Jun 29
• Andy Burnham served as the mayor of Greater Manchester on September 13, 2026.Sep 14
• Andy Burnham attended a meeting in Manchester to advance his 'No 10 North' devolution plan, which is supported by Angela Rayner.Jul 24
• Burnham was former mayor of Greater Manchester, and his potential PM role could unlock benefits while Bev Craig spoke to businesses in Bolton.Jul 6