Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens

Some MPs accuse Greater Manchester mayor of undermining local election campaign message over Change:Now event

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Andy Burnham’s decision to appear at a progressive rally alongside prominent Green and Liberal Democrat figures has sparked anger among some Labour MPs, who have accused him of undermining their local election message.

The Greater Manchester mayor, who is seen as one of the most likely challengers to Keir Starmer, will be speaking at the Change:Now event this month organised by the left-wing group Compass.