Burnham wavers on net zero – but Miliband holds sway behind scenes

Andy Burnham has insisted he has an “open mind” on drilling for more North Sea oil and gas in the latest about turn of his campaign. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, who is expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he wins the Makerfield by-election, said he did not have “a fixed position” as Ed Miliband faces pressure to scrap a ban on new licences.