The WASPI Confusion Sees Andy Burnham Stumble at His First Spending Test
Internal polling suggests Burnham could win easily, while ministers may quit after the by-election and intensify pressure on Starmer.
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Labour has ruled since 2017 the English metropolis, which, after a long post-industrial decline, has revived with a dynamism driven by its last mayors. On 18 June, Andy Burnham will try to regain a seat as a Member of Parliament in a difficult by-election, in order to try, then, to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
The WASPI confusion sees Andy Burnham stumble at his first spending test
The WASPI confusion sees Andy Burnham stumble at his first spending test melissa.ittoo Fri, 12/06/2026 - 18:11 Popular spending promises aren’t always good politics for would-be prime ministers. 4 Comment Jill Rutter Institute for Government Yes Policy making Welfare Parliamentary scrutiny Labour Starmer government Department for Work and Pensions No The damning accusation against Keir Starmer from his colleagues, and one which may cost him h…
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