Would Starmer campaign for Reform?

[Deluks]

I'm predicting that Burnham will probably apply to be the MP, knowing full well that he'll be kept out by the NEC, which would be his plan as he'd probably lose the election anyway.

I hope he does do this, it would highlight Starmer's authoritarian nature and make him even less popular.

 

[Murdochcat]

my crystal ball sees that the Green candidate wins the seat

 

[Ihavenojob]

Burnham needs a seat but must be patient. He can’t get past the first hurdle (NEC permission) let alone the others, so this is more about pressurising the party via public opinion. It’s a far rage style “the people have spoken” campaign. Ivor has fallen for it.

Could he stand as an independent, and defect to labour if he wins ? He would be like Kahn, voted in as the person, not the party.

 

[motorbiking]

They wont like that, they would have to fight to replace him as Mayor. £££

 

[blup]

Could he stand as an independent, and defect to labour if he wins ? He would be like Kahn, voted in as the person, not the party.

He's biding his time, he’s got until Starmy (probably) loses in 2029 but a seat now would mean he can move very quickly if circumstances require. The PM is entitled to feel the Manc Mayor is being deeply disloyal given the good work he’s doing atm on the international stage.