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Labour gains momentum under new leader Andy Burnham

The UK Labour Party experienced a boost in morale after ousting Keir Starmer and installing Andy Burnham as leader, with conference delegates expressing optimism on September 27, 2026. However, relief is tempered by approaching fiscal challenges and budget pressures.

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‘Don’t squander it’: Can Labour hang onto the Burnham bounce?

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Conference delegates grateful ousting Starmer has paid off, but relief tempered by fiscal headwinds ahead UK politics live – latest updates Even Andy Burnham’s closest allies accept that deposing Keir Starmer to install their man as leader was a huge political gamble. But if the mood at the Labour party conference in Liverpool is anything to go by, it is one that – so far – has paid off. The contr

Burnham bounce gives Labour a second chance but budget realities are looming

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Conference delegates grateful ousting Starmer has paid off, but relief tempered by fiscal headwinds ahead UK politics live: Pat McFadden tells Labour activists they should not defend benefits system ‘status quo’ because it ‘writes off’ claimants Even Andy Burnham’s closest allies accept that deposing Keir Starmer to install their man as leader was a huge political gamble. But if the mood at the La