# Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over Labour battleground voters

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has announced plans for a summer tour across the UK to campaign in Labour-held constituencies that are considered at risk. The tour aims to boost support in areas where the party could lose seats in the next general election. This move highlights Labour's strategy to leverage popular figures to defend against potential losses.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/10/andy-burnham-summer-tour-uk-win-over-voters-labour-danger-zones) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:24 GMT