What is Andy Burnham’s “Manchesterism”?
5/18/202641 min
Andy Burnham is running in a by-election in Makerfield, which is likely to be held on 18 June, to return to Parliament as an MP. If he wins, he will be the frontrunner in a contest to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
Burnham’s personal brand of politics is often referred to as “Manchesterism”. So, what is it?
Anoosh Chakelian is joined by The New Statesman’s editor-in-chief Tom McTague, who profiled Andy Burnham back in September.
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Anoosh Chakelian· Host1:17
[upbeat music] Andy Burnham is running in a by-election in Makerfield, which is likely to be held on the 18th of June, to return to Parliament as an MP. If he