Burnham is right – Starmer’s veto makes Manchester by-election much harder for Labour
- Posted on January 26, 2026
- By The Independent
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Burnham is right – Starmer’s veto makes Manchester by-election much harder for Labour

Analysis: The prime minister faced a conundrum – knowing Mr Burnham is the key to stopping Reform in both Manchester seats, David Maddox writes