DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Spare us the history lesson, Burnham...
It was depressing enough that Andy Burnham failed to give a single meaningful answer on any of five key areas - defence, migration, crime, tax and welfare - put to him by Kemi Badenoch
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham has transitioned from council boss to Prime Minister, facing inherited and emerging challenges.
- Turmoil in gilt markets and warnings from retailers about business tax increases add to the difficulties.
- Keir Starmer's resignation necessitates a by-election, and Burnham faces discontent from backbenchers.
- Burnham's first day as PM indicated a lack of transparency and accountability, mirroring his predecessor.
- He failed to provide substantive answers on defense, migration, crime, tax, and welfare.
- Burnham blamed current problems on 1980s politics and Brexit, which was criticized as cliched rhetoric.
- Keir Starmer's departure from the House of Commons is seen as a characteristic U-turn.
- Starmer's stated future focus on defense and combating offenses against women is viewed skeptically given his past actions.
- His remarks are considered unsurprising, with a history of being untrustworthy.