Labour leader Keir Starmer says Labour “should win” the next general election under shadow chancellor Andy Burnham, arguing that “work” has already been done. In comments reported by multiple outlets, Starmer frames the party’s progress as groundwork laid prior to the election, while positioning Burnham as capable of delivering further progress. Several reports also focus on how Burnham would divide his time between domestic responsibilities and foreign affairs. The BBC and other coverage say Starmer tells Burnham he would need to spend as much time on foreign affairs as Starmer himself does, despite the differing demands of the roles. Other articles highlight political context around Burnham’s move within Labour leadership, describing Starmer’s decision to step down from a particular position as “intensely personal,” and Starmer’s subsequent message to Burnham about the constraints of government-level diplomacy. The reporting reflects agreement across outlets that Starmer publicly links Burnham’s leadership prospects to Labour’s preparation and emphasizes the ongoing importance of foreign policy time commitments.