# Burnham Would Beat Starmer

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Podcast: [Talk Breakfast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-breakfast-1131001)
Published: 2026-05-19T11:33:12+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/independentrepublicmikegraham/episodes/burnham-would-beat-starmer
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Mark Dolan reacts as Andy Burnham faced accusations of political contortion after retreating on EU rejoining and endorsing Rachel Reeves’s borrowing rules. Labour polling showed Burnham preferred over Starmer, while Wes Streeting’s leadership hopes suffered sharp rejection from party members. Wider favourability data suggest that Burnham could unite Labour’s fractured base, though Brexit-sensitive Makerfield remains a crucial test. Wake up with Talk Breakfast in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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