# Burnham Retains Many of Starmer's Downing Street Advisers

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is keeping on several of former Labour leader Keir Starmer’s senior advisers. The move suggests a strategy of continuity within Labour circles ahead of potential future leadership contests. It highlights internal party dynamics as Burnham positions himself for a possible national role.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/16/andy-burnham-keir-starmer-no-10-advisers) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:46:07 GMT