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To find Andy Burnham’s sudden rise to the top odd?

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GarlicBiscuits · 29/06/2026 19:32

A few weeks ago, I’d never heard of this man. A few weeks ago, he wasn’t even an MP.

Yet suddenly, he’s everywhere and going to be our next prime minister? What qualifies him for this role? It seems that all the Labour MPs love him. Why?

The whole situation is very odd to me… I’m not sure it’ll do Labour any favors at all.

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SapphireOpal · 29/06/2026 19:46

You'd never heard of Andy Burnham?!

TheyGrewUp · 29/06/2026 19:46

The far left want a kindred spirit. That's why. Except for being Mayor of Manchester, what exactly has he done? Has he ever had a job outside politics?

I am sure he will be remembered for a very long time and will have greater impact than a lettuce.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 29/06/2026 19:45

This is his third attempt at becoming Leader of the Labour Party. He and his team must have been drumming up support from MPs for months and months.

redsunsets · 29/06/2026 19:45

He ran for labour ship twice in the past and failed both times. He's now seen by the PLP as the Messiah to save the country which must be a reflection of lack of talent in the PLP.

Topseyt123 · 29/06/2026 19:44

He was an MP and even a cabinet minister in several departments some years ago under the last Labour government. He then became Mayor of Manchester so could no longer be an MP.

He was hardly an unknown. I'm really surprised you have never heard of him. You must have worked hard at that.

EveryKneeShallBow · 29/06/2026 19:40

Nevertheless, I agree his sudden Messianic elevation is odd. It’s going to be a hard one to live up to.

Roseonthebalcony · 29/06/2026 19:39

I saw him buying wine in Morrisons a few years ago so he seems alright to me. I’m no politics expert though.

mambojambodothetango · 29/06/2026 19:38

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NoArmaniNoPunani · 29/06/2026 19:37

My 10 yo son was talking to me about him. You are less politically aware than a 10yo.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 29/06/2026 19:36

Fast800goingforit · 29/06/2026 19:33

There's this thing called the internet...

I think the op knows that given that she has posted on the internet to ask for other people opinions.

ilovesooty · 29/06/2026 19:35

If you'd never heard of him before I find that strange. He's been around a long time and has years of experience of being an MP and has held posts in Cabinet.

Namechangee11 · 29/06/2026 19:35

How have you never heard of him? That's on you
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REDB99 · 29/06/2026 19:35

You had never heard of him? Anyone with a passing interest in politics knows who he is. He wasn’t an MP because he was Mayor of Manchester.

Okiedokie123 · 29/06/2026 19:34

Yabu. He’s been tipped as a likely future PM for years.

EmmaOvary · 29/06/2026 19:34

First post nails it. OP, Chat GPT is your friend here.

Fast800goingforit · 29/06/2026 19:33

There's this thing called the internet...