Why Burnham Can Succeed Where Starmer Failed The Labour Party is at a crossroads, with Andy Burnham's decision to tackle the welfare bill head on sending shockwaves through Westminster.
Just a week into his premiership, Burnham has signaled that he plans to make benefits conditional on work, echoing Keir Starmer's ill fated attempt to slash £5 billion from the welfare budget.
Starmer's defeat was swift and decisive, with a massive backbench rebellion forcing him to backtrack. His loss of authority and control of the political agenda marked a turning point in his premiership.