EVEN before votes in the Makerfield by-election are cast or counted, progressive voices are pinning their hopes on Andy Burnham returning to Parliament and rescuing Labour. It’s a big ask.Without a doubt, Burnham has done an impressive job as the mayor of Manchester. Restoring public transport services has been the big peg his reputation has been built on. But it’s more than this. His manner is clear and authoritative. He speaks without fear. And most important of all, the public like him.

Andy Burnham’s growing stature has fuelled hopes of a Labour revival – but ALAN SIMPSON warns that Britain’s crisis runs far deeper than just its leadership and traces its roots to decades of financialised capitalism

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