Burnham’s first balancing act
Just over two weeks into government, Andy Burnham has faced his first major test as Prime Minister –…
Analysis
Burnham sets the pace of politics
Much has been written about how politics has failed to keep up with the speed of modern life.…
A devolution revolution worthy of the name
Burnham’s bold plan to give mayors in England a share of income tax and business rates is transformational…
Back to the future?
To have been of working age during the ‘Winter of Discontent’, you would have to be at least…
The ‘Burnham bounce’
The phrase “Burnham bounce” has quickly entered Labour’s political vocabulary. When the PLP decided to throw the overwhelming…
Time to care
There are few areas of policy as thorny as social care – or as important. There are also…
Who can rebuild Scottish Labour?
As the Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow, Scottish Labour politicians are lining up on a different starting line,…
Britain, and Labour, believing in ourselves again
Andy Burnham’s comms team has set out the four message areas they want to focus on as they…
The power of a first impression
First impressions matter. In an instant, we as people are wired to judge one another right from the…
New PM Burnham begins with boldness and ambition for Britain
As Andy Burnham begins his first full day as Prime Minister, three things are clear: he will govern…
