As @jillongovt.bsky.social argues, this and the WASPI incident really makes it appear that Burnham does not understand (a) the reality of the fiscal situation he might inherit or (b) why Starmer and Reeves have struggled
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/wasp...
Popular spending promises aren’t always good politics for would-be prime ministers.
Burnham backing the triple lock *and* tax cuts for pensioners suggests a complete lack of familiarity with the UK’s fiscal position. inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk
The Greater Manchester Mayor tells The i Paper that ripping up Labour's manifesto commitment would be 'very damaging' despite calls for it to be ditched