Good vibes from PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham today – but vibes won’t be enough. I hope he knows that | Owen Jones
His big speech showed promise, but the need is urgent. Keir Starmer failed to fix a broken economic model; Burnham must not make the same
His big speech showed promise, but the need is urgent. Keir Starmer failed to fix a broken economic model; Burnham must not make the same mistake Today’s speech by Andy Burnham underlines that he represents a shift in vibes.
What matters, however, is substance, and on that front we still have more questions than answers. Our soon-to-be prime minister made plenty of good noises. His speech was at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, which showcases the struggles of ordinary people – such as the Levellers, Chartists, suffragettes and trade unionists – for justice and democracy.
He would “ take inspiration from that history ”, he told his enthused audience. Owen Jones is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
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