GB News presenter Nana Akua has claimed that Andy Burnham is already demonstrating that he is on the same path as Keir Starmer, as the MP for Makerfield emerges as the only candidate in the Labour leadership race following Sir Keir's resignation on Monday, June 22.
Akua's Criticism on the Red Carpet
Speaking exclusively to the Daily Express at the TRIC Awards, the 54-year-old host said: "I think that Andy Burnham is even more left wing than Keir Starmer. Some of his policies I agree with, like nationalising water. I don't think that's a private entity at all, there's no elements of competition in it. But unfortunately, he's already started on the same track as Keir Starmer."
Akua noted that Burnham has been "U-turning already on the EU, now he realises people aren't going to tolerate it. I'm not holding my breath and I'm thinking that he's going to have to call a general election." She added, "I think Nigel Farage predicted it greatly. 2027, that's where we're heading. If Andy Burnham doesn't stop those boats, then we will stop him."
Reaction to Starmer's Resignation
Akua admitted she was "overjoyed" by the news of Starmer's resignation, arguing that he should have stepped down much sooner. "He should have gone a long time ago. If I were him, I would've gone before Andy Burnham would have had any chance and I would have called a general election. But he's not wise enough to do that, so he clung onto the end."
She referenced Donald Trump's announcement on Truth Social during her show: "I just loved Donald Trump saying, 'Keir Starmer is leaving tomorrow.' He announced that on Truth Social during my show so I was pleased about that."
Support for Farage and Reform
After labelling Sir Keir's tenure "a disaster", Akua said she believes Nigel Farage is the best candidate to run the country. "That's not because I support Reform, it's because the party is saying what the country is thinking. Stop those boats and start looking after the people of this country."
She concluded: "Until that point, we're going to spend more on welfare than we are on things that people really need like more jobs and less tax, then unfortunately I think this country is going to go down the pan, and we can't have that!"
