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Burnham pulls out of BBC phone-in amid speculation
Key takeaways
- Sir Keir Starmer is battling to save his job after four ministers quit and dozens of Labour MPs urged him to resign after last week's heavy election losses
- Andy Burnham was due to appear on BBC Radio Manchester's Hotseat, but a spokesman for the Labour politician said he had to "prioritise discussions arising from last week's elections".
- Meanwhile, two local MPs who were reported as willing to step aside to provide a path to Westminster for Burnham have denied claims they are preparing to give up their seats.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Paul Burnell & Rachael Lazaro North West BBCAndy Burnham appears on the Hotseat every week Greater Manchester's mayor has pulled out of his regular phone-in slot amid speculation he is preparing to launch a bid to return to Westminster and challenge for the Labour leadership.
Sir Keir Starmer is battling to save his job after four ministers quit and dozens of Labour MPs urged him to resign after last week's heavy election losses
Andy Burnham was due to appear on BBC Radio Manchester's Hotseat, but a spokesman for the Labour politician said he had to "prioritise discussions arising from last week's elections".
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