Andy Burnham can supply the missing ingredient

24 June 2026, The Tablet

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In an age where politics is personal rather than ideological, Andy Burnham’s good-natured charm and friendly lack of formality will be a priceless asset on the nation’s doorsteps when election time comes round, as the recent Makerfield by-election demonstrated

Starmer, decent, serious and conscientious man though he is, was never in the right job. He lacked not only personal warmth but a moral vision, a sense of purpose, and his government lacked direction.

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