Labour conference 2026: What POLITICO reporters will be watching for – POLITICO

LIVERPOOL, England — Andy Burnham dreamed of leading Labour for years. Now he has to show he means business.

Britain’s governing party meets for its annual conference in Liverpool after a dramatic year that’s seen a drubbing at local elections, the defenestration of Keir Starmer, and the coronation of its new leader.

Now the prime minister and his top team will set out their vision for the country, rally the faithful — and try to avoid stepping on any rakes.