Andrew Gilligan: Burnham Is Matching All My Expectations - Good Vibes Not Great Plans

Andrew Gilligan: Burnham is matching all my expectations - good vibes not great plans

This column’s long-term Andy Burnham-scepticism has so far been borne out by almost everything Burnham has said since re-entering national politics in May. My personal favourite, at which I laughed out loud, was his pledge to ensure that all Labour MPs “are happy and fulfilled doing their jobs.” He believes, he says, that “the conscience of the PLP [Parliamentary Labour Party] will guide the government.” Has he actually met any of these people? …

Andrew Gilligan: Burnham is matching all my expectations – good vibes not great plans

This column’s long-term Andy Burnham-scepticism has so far been borne out by almost everything Burnham has said since re-entering national politics in May. My personal favourite, at which I laughed out loud, was his pledge to ensure that all Labour MPs “are happy and fulfilled doing their jobs.” He believes, he says, that “the conscience...