Henry Zeffman: Burnham's provocative challenge to Starmer shows he is serious

The article discusses Andy Burnham's recent comments ahead of the Labour Party's annual conference, which are seen as a challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Burnham, the mayor of Manchester, has been critical of Starmer's approach and has suggested that the party needs a "different kind of leadership." The article suggests that Burnham's comments are a clear indication of his own leadership ambitions within the Labour Party. It notes that Burnham has been positioning himself as a potential alternative to Starmer, and that his remarks are a "provocative challenge" to the current party leader. The article also suggests that Burnham's comments are a reflection of the ongoing tensions within the Labour Party, with some members of the party dissatisfied with Starmer's leadership. It suggests that Burnham's comments are likely to fuel speculation about a potential leadership challenge in the future. Overall, the article suggests that Burnham's comments are a significant development in the Labour Party's internal politics and that they could have important implications for the party's future direction.