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Andy Burnham’s surprise rise to Labour leadership has ignited fierce debate — he’s promising a bold, “seventies-style” reboot of Britain, claiming to be the most important leader in 40 years, but with little concrete policy to back it up. Critics call his takeover a stitch-up with a weak mandate, while allies hint at radical moves like a wealth tax, a controversial “death tax” for social care, and bringing back state control of utilities. He’s also flirting with reviving Ed Miliband and reversing his stance on council house sales — all while facing pressure to deliver a real plan to Parliament. Amid internal chaos and accusations over Starmer’s ousting, polls show Labour’s momentum may have actually gained from the upheaval, now level with Reform.

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