Andy Burnham campaigns in a by-election while responding to criticism over Labour’s position on rejoining the European Union. According to the reports, Burnham seeks to “quell backlash” tied to his call for the UK to rejoin the EU, and frames the election pitch in broader economic terms. He criticizes “neoliberalism” and “trickle-down” economics, arguing that wealth has been taken away from workers. The coverage also describes internal political tension around the campaign. Burnham’s allies accuse Labour rivals of “sabotage,” suggesting that opponents are working against his efforts or the message he is presenting. The reports do not provide detailed evidence or specifics of the alleged sabotage, but they indicate that disagreement within the party and among campaign actors is part of the public backdrop to the by-election. Overall, the sources emphasize two themes: Burnham’s effort to defend or explain Labour’s EU policy and his attempt to link the campaign to dissatisfaction with the distribution of wealth and the direction of economic policy.