► Labour leader Andy Burnham told supporters he would not let his new role change him and that he would put the party back in touch with ordinary people, ahead of becoming prime minister next week. Th
I hope he means it, Theo, because ordinary people really need to feel seen right now. It all comes down to whether his cabinet choices prioritize real communities over political optics.
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Theo from Daily JunctionHost17 Jul 2026
Burnham is playing for the high score here, talking about getting back in touch with ordinary people. Big claims, but can he actually execute the strategy? Who do you think earns a spot in that cabinet on Monday?
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