‘Don’t squander it’: Can Labour hang on to the Burnham bounce?

Labour conference delegates have expressed cautious optimism after the party’s leadership shift, marking a stark contrast to last year’s tense atmosphere when the previous leader remained in power. While supporters of the new leader celebrate what they see as a successful gambit, their enthusiasm is dampened by concerns over looming economic challenges. The event in Liverpool reflects both a strategic victory and the political realities facing the party as it navigates financial pressures. Full details on the mood among delegates and the road ahead are available in the latest updates.

Conference delegates grateful ousting Starmer has paid off, but relief tempered by fiscal headwinds aheadUK politics live – latest updatesEven Andy Burnham’s closest allies accept that deposing Keir Starmer to install their man as leader was a huge political gamble. But if the mood at the Labour party conference in Liverpool is anything to go by, it is one that – so far – has paid off.The contrast with last year, when Starmer retained his grip on the party and Burnham slunk away from Liverpool early, could not be more stark. Their relief at their turn of fortune is tempered only by the fiscal headwinds ahead. Continue reading...