Andy Burnham officially becomes Labour Party leader | James O'Brien reacts

How you say things matter too! Think about what you say about politicians!

Hope he fixes student loans instead of crippling the youth and their future

Yes I think you’re right- he does sound authentic. His stated approach is why the electorate voted Labour, we were sick of incompetence, scandal of Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and just the sense that there was no real choice. So yes I’m optimistic

Let's hope the attacks on our most vulnerable in our society stop now and the Labour party win back the voters that have been betrayed !

Actions are stronger than words.

I was one person who wanted to retain Starmer. That said, I very much want Andy to to well. I want to retain a labour government, so all the very best!

Have to say, I've been here before, full of hope and optimism, only to be disappointed later on. However, I do feel something is different this time, and I do hope with every fibre of my being, that AB might just be the man to deliver hope and results, I repeat might....

Tax Wealth Not Work!

So it begins……

Don't fail Andy, because the right wing Reform filth is waiting in the shadows...
If you fail then everything this country has ever stood for and fought for will be gone...
Best of luck Andy.

Very persuasive indeed. He has set a very high bar in terms of the country’s expectation. Heart says hope he does it but the mind says he’ll fail.

He just needs to keep doing this. Telling the truth. Doing it for us. We not I.

Leadership should be linked to the election and political leanings should not be a reason for frequent changes. The party should have a clear objective and adhere to it as it did in the general election. If it fails to represent the public effectively, frequent changes in prime ministers are not justified. This practice does not demonstrate national unity or party cohesion and suggests a lack of collaboration. Frequent changes in leadership are a concerning indicator.

Just put at least a plan together addressing wealth inequality and I’ll be happy

Labour needs to be restored. I wish you the best Andy 🙏🏻💪💪💪

I hope he introduces proportional representation and opens accession talks with the EU

Unless he ditches neoliberal economics, the country will look for another saviour within a year.

Let's hope he can handle the poison chalice

Congratulations Andy Burnham.
Now please work for the people not the 1% !!!!

My worries is he still has the "Labour Together" sponsored politicians.. Wes Streeting, Shabana Mahmoud and Josh Simons