Ruthless plotter or dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham
Summary
Andy Burnham will become the 59th prime minister on Monday. People who know him say he is kind and determined but question if he has the experience to lead during difficult times.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is the mayor of Greater Manchester and soon to be prime minister.
- He led a shadow revolt that ousted Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
- Burnham is known as a friendly and decent person by colleagues.
- Some political friends doubt if he can handle the challenges of being prime minister.
- He is willing to be tough with others to achieve his goals.
- Burnham’s first major policy is to allow new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
- He started his career as a researcher and quickly rose to cabinet positions.
- Despite his popularity, some critics say he lacks substance behind his talk.
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