If he's not willing to backtrack on Labour's immigration, Israel, disability and trans policies then as far as I'm concerned it's not enough.
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Bless Polly's optimism, hopefully not copium. Labour's problem hasn't been an uncharismatic leader but the very tight constraints they have set themselves for government. I'm not sure Burnham is willing to venture outside of them and start freestyling with the manifesto.
Hopefully he's given this a lot of thought. I haven't lived in Manchester for years but the mates I still have up there seem to think he's alright. Mayor's certainly can make a difference that local voters can feel. Hopefully he can replicate that in the top job.
Bless Polly’s optimism, hopefully not copium.
If she's on Burnham's side, I feel less optimistic about any change he will bring.