Burnham sparks Labour anger with plan to appear at event alongside Greens
by Kiran Stacey Policy editor from World news | The Guardian on (#75EMD)
Some MPs accuse Burnham of undermining local election messaging by agreeing to speak at event later this month
Andy Burnham's decision to appear at a progressive rally alongside prominent Green and Liberal Democrat figures has sparked anger among some Labour MPs, who have accused him of undermining their local election message.
The Greater Manchester mayor, who is seen as one of the most likely challengers to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, will be speaking at the Change:Now event this month organised by the leftwing group Compass.
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