Andy Burnham tries to quell backlash over call to rejoin EU as he lurches Left in desperate by-election pitch - while allies accuse Labour rivals of 'sabotage'

Andy Burnham faces backlash over his call to rejoin the EU, attempting to shift left in a by-election pitch, while allies accuse Labour rivals of sabotage. The move is seen as desperate and has sparked controversy. Burnham's stance has been met with criticism from various quarters.