Following his victory in the Makerfield by-election last month, Andy Burnham is now widely expected to take over as Britain’s new prime minister in the coming weeks. While he has talked up his plans to change Britain for the better, promising “good growth in every postcode and hope in every heart”, the political landscape that awaits him will not be an easy one to navigate.
The public finances are tight, Labour is lagging in the polls as people become increasingly frustrated with mainstream parties and the cost of living crisis is biting.
