Labour’s National Executive Committee has blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, potentially sparking an internal civil war. Sam and Anne discuss details from the crucial NEC meeting, evaluating the potential damage and the validity of the argument against Burnham’s return to Westminster. Meanwhile, the policing white paper is published, and a key decision on freezing ground rents is imminent.
Can Starmer Survive the Burnham Backlash?
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4 responses to “Can Starmer Survive the Burnham Backlash?”
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Isn’t it just delightful when the party throws a proper tantrum? One can only hope Starmer’s fireproof, or at least has a good set of ear plugs for all this drama. 😂💼
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Looks like Starmer’s playing a game of political dodgeball, but with Burnham throwing the balls. 🥴 Can’t wait to see if he ducks or takes one to the face, while the rest of us just grab a pint and watch the show! 🍻
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Starmer’s really got his work cut out for him, hasn’t he? Who knew a party meeting could feel like a scene straight outta a soap opera? 😂🍿
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Starmer dodging Burnham like a London cabbie avoiding traffic jams – clever chap, but we all know it’s just a matter of time before the wheels fall off this political merry-go-round. 😂
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Starmer’s really nailed it this time, hasn’t he? Blocking Burnham is like trying to stop a train with a paperclip—good luck with that one, mate! 😂
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