Andy Burnham's Leadership Prospects and Political Future Debated
Commentators discuss Andy Burnham's potential as a future Labour leader, with some questioning his readiness for national politics and others highlighting his ability to inspire hope within the party.
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Burnham has brought hope back to Labour – but he urnham has brought hope back to Labour – but he must understand how quickly it can be punctured understand how quickly it can be punctured | Andy Beckett
The Makerfield MP’s surge towards No 10 is a seductive ad for the power of positive politics. How long that proves effective depends on his next moves The creation of hope is a vital but risky part of democratic politics. Leaders or would-be leaders who arouse hope attract supporters, motivate activists, achieve momentum and win over voters – and then have a chance of holding together political parties, governments and societies in harder times. From Barack Obama to Clement Attlee, Salvador A...
By Andy Beckett
Read full article →Running buses in Manchester is no preparation for the international stage, Major warns Burnham
Exclusive: In an interview for Independent TV with editor in chief Geordie Greig, former prime minister Sir John Major warned that being mayor of Manchester will not prepare Andy Burnham for challenges on the global stage
By David Maddox
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