ITV political editor Robert Peston reported this morning from “sources close to the PM” that “Burnham was informed in no uncertain terms that he would be repulsed if he requested permission of the NEC committee to put his name forward for the Gorton and Denton by election.” His obstinance could therefore be interpreted purely as an attempt to destabilise Starmer…
Burnham’s team saw this, disputed it and said: “Andy Burnham is seeking an urgent call with No 10 about the briefing which he says is untrue and breaks a commitment given to him by the PM.” Also reported to Peston…
Here comes Robert again: “Another source close to the PM disputes what my original source close to the PM says about Burnham being warned not to bother to apply to be a candidate in the by election. Just so you know.” That went well…
Another international trip with the lobby pack of Westminster journalists – another golden moment proving their schtick is way past its sell by date. Yes, another absolute banger from Peston no less…
The ITV political editor was roundly criticised on X last night for inexplicably moaning: “We take the bus. Starmer takes this” along with a video of the Prime Minister being flown in a Chinook during the G7 meeting in Canada. Yep, he’s the, er, Prime Minister?
Amid the chorus of retorts was a classic from Tory councillor Tom Jones:
He should have made you walk
— Tom Jones (@93vintagejones) June 15, 2025
Britain’s broken media embarrassing itself abroad once again…
Kemi Badenoch at the 1922-ConHome bash last night:
“I did praise [Burnham] for his stamina, it was amazing. All I had to do was sit back and lie there. I didn’t have to do anything at all…”