Burnham: 'It's not up to me, it's not my decision' on Starmer comments
Burnham: 'It's not up to me, it's not my decision' on Starmer comments
Andy Burnham is asked about his interview in the Daily Telegraph, in which he said Labour MPs were asking him privately to challenge the prime minister.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on Andy Burnham's response to questions about challenging Keir Starmer. The primary claim that Burnham was asked about his Daily Telegraph interview is supported. There's a slight bias due to the selection of quotes and the framing of the situation, potentially amplifying internal Labour tensions.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Andy Burnham was asked about his interview in the Daily Telegraph.
- Verification Source #2: Source 2 confirms that Andy Burnham gave an interview to the Telegraph where he stated Labour MPs were urging him to challenge the PM.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Burnham said it's not up to him to challenge the prime minister, but rather a decision for others.
- Verification Source #2: Source 2 quotes Burnham saying 'it's more a decision for those people than it is for me.'
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2 directly quotes Burnham's response, confirming the article's central claim.