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Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s rapid policy reversals are sparking controversy ahead of the Makerfield election, earning him the nickname “Andy Backtrack Burnham” as he flips positions on trans rights, immigration, Labour’s fiscal rules, Brexit, and taxes. Once advocating for rejoining the EU, he now says Brexit has harmed Britain and those arguments should be dropped. He’s also shifted on trans rights, backing Supreme Court guidance for single-sex spaces. His changing stances on public funding eligibility, tax rates, and fiscal discipline have fueled criticism, with Conservatives calling him inconsistent and Reform UK suggesting he’s just chasing votes. The political drama is heating up as election day nears.

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