Burnham Slams Starmer on GB News – Westminster Bid
Andy Burnham slams Keir Starmer on GB News, announcing his bid to stand as MP in Gorton & Denton.
On 24 January 2026, GB News aired a live segment in which Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham called Labour leader Keir Starmer ‘weak as straw’. Burnham announced he will stand as the Labour candidate in the forthcoming Gorton & Denton by‑election, a seat vacated by the late MP. The clip, uploaded to GB News’ YouTube channel, has already accumulated over 500,000 views in less than a day. Starmer, who appeared as a guest, was not expected to speak live that day. Burnham’s remarks have sparked debate across Westminster, with several MPs demanding a formal statement.
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