Burnham promises Labour MPs he will not use party discipline to ‘stifle debate’

According to The Guardian, Andy Burnham has promised Labour backbenchers that he will not use party discipline to stifle debate if he becomes leader. Speaking ahead of the Labour leadership race, Burnham is inviting MPs to raise policy ideas and problems freely, without fear of punishment. The move appears aimed at addressing frustrations some MPs felt under Keir Starmer's management style. Leadership nominations open Thursday, and Burnham is expected to be the only candidate after former armed forces minister Al Carns confirmed he would not run.

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