Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. via Associated PressA Labour mayor has condemned the “gutless” senior party figures briefing anonymously against Andy Burnham. I’ve kept my counsel so far because there were assurances from the prime minister that anonymous briefings against Andy Burnham would stop. Congratulating her on X, Burnham said: “I know you will do a great job. I will be there for you whenever you need me.🤞🏻💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/sVxhiil6aj — Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) January 31, 2026

Source: Huffington Post February 01, 2026 05:50 UTC