Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election

The Guardian reports that Andy Burnham, Labour's Makerfield MP, is being urged to pursue radical economic policies amid electoral concerns. Internal polling circulating among party leadership suggests Labour's majority could be significantly reduced—potentially winning fewer than one hundred seats at the next election. The proposed solutions include rent control and higher wealth taxes, aimed at retaining voters who might turn to Reform UK. The strategic calculation: that economic populism could shore up Labour's electoral position.

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