‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the vote
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham plans to address England's social care crisis and would accelerate reform proposals.
- He intends to run in a Labour leadership contest if one emerges.
- Burnham would reallocate funds for social and affordable housing solely to social homes.
- He supports fiscal devolution and suggests replacing council tax with a land value tax.
- Burnham wants the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime but not by rerunning the Brexit referendum.
- He praised the Home Secretary's approach to immigration but stressed the need for balance.
- Burnham advocates for a 'broad church' Labour party, inclusive of leftwingers but not Jeremy Corbyn.
- He denied using the Makerfield byelection as a stepping stone but confirmed he would challenge Keir Starmer if a leadership contest occurs.