Burnham and Starmer hold ‘frosty’ meeting to thrash out transition of power (opens original article in a new tab)

Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham in a tense meeting to discuss the transition of power, with Starmer allowing Burnham access to civil service but tensions remaining within his inner circle.

• Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham in a 'frosty' meeting to discuss transition of power
• Starmer agreed to allow Burnham access to civil service but tensions remain within his inner circle
• Burnham's team faces skepticism over his preparedness for leadership and policy priorities