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Burnham shows his hand: Should we believe it?
Published 1 week, 5 days ago
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The Andy Burnham era of politics is fast approaching – and the prime minister-in-waiting has finally set out some of his priorities for government.
As Labour leadership nominations open – with his last active challenger Al Carns officially stepping aside – Burnham’s path to power is now all but certain.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy dissect his blueprint for Number 10, with a specific look at:
- A foreign policy vision built around plans to “reindustrialise through defence”
- A rumoured UK tour of “overlooked communities”
- A promise to be more accessible and transform his relationship with Labour MPs
Plus, as preparations for the Clacton by-election ramp up, Sam considers how Nigel Farage’s gamble could backfire and asks whether coverage restrictions will cause headaches for broadcasters.