PM compares Burnham's economic proposals to Truss 'disaster'

In a political clash, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has compared the economic proposals of Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester, to the "disaster" associated with former PM Liz Truss's policies. This comes after Burnham criticized the leadership of Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the opposition Labour Party. Sunak argued that Burnham's ideas, which include increased public spending and intervention in the economy, closely resemble the failed approach of Truss, whose tax-cutting agenda destabilized the UK's financial markets. The Prime Minister warned that such policies could lead to similar economic turmoil. The comments highlight the ongoing tensions between different factions within the Labour Party, as well as the broader political debate around the best economic strategies for the country. While Burnham has been a vocal critic of the government's policies, Sunak is defending his own approach, which emphasizes fiscal responsibility and a more cautious approach to economic management.