Burnham is not the answer': Readers on Labour's leadership dilemma

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"Independent readers were divided over John Curtice's assessment that Andy Burnham represents Labour's best chance of keeping Nigel Farage out of Downing Street, after Britain's leading pollster warned that a change of party leadership in 2026 would not be a surprise. Many argued that Burnham's appeal stems from his role outside Westminster, warning that his popularity could diminish if he returned to frontline national politics."

The Independent sends journalists to report on reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and produces documentaries such as 'The A Word' highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The organisation investigates political finances, including Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC, and emphasizes parsing facts from messaging. The Independent remains free of paywalls, funded by reader donations to keep reporting accessible across the political spectrum. Readers were divided over John Curtice's view that Andy Burnham offers Labour the best chance to keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street, debating Burnham's appeal, obstacles to a leadership challenge, and defenses of Keir Starmer amid a damaged economy and depleted public services.

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