Lord Falconer tells us that Andy Burnham "... is the leader who can build a bold new radical programme for Labour": http://www.andy4labour.co.uk/andy_burnham_combines_our_values_with_the_ability_to_reach_out_to_voters#
Excuse me, but what is Andy Burnham's track record on blue sky thinking?
What books has he written?
What learned articles has he published?
It is all very well being a blokey scouser who likes to kick a football about.
But for Prime Ministerial candidates we do need an intellectual behind the man-of-the-people facade. Someone who understands society, its make-up, and how it works. Someone who can grasp abstract economic theory and translate it into practical policy.
I am afraid Andy Burnham is not that person. Even the use of the familiar "Andy" indicates he is not a serious person (as any Andrew can tell you, "Andy" when used outside the family is almost always a self-infantilisation). Outside of social care I cannot think of one original idea that he has had.
Andy Burnham will not do.
Excuse me, but what is Andy Burnham's track record on blue sky thinking?
What books has he written?
What learned articles has he published?
It is all very well being a blokey scouser who likes to kick a football about.
But for Prime Ministerial candidates we do need an intellectual behind the man-of-the-people facade. Someone who understands society, its make-up, and how it works. Someone who can grasp abstract economic theory and translate it into practical policy.
I am afraid Andy Burnham is not that person. Even the use of the familiar "Andy" indicates he is not a serious person (as any Andrew can tell you, "Andy" when used outside the family is almost always a self-infantilisation). Outside of social care I cannot think of one original idea that he has had.
Andy Burnham will not do.
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