Sir John Major has made a devastating criticism about the consequences of a coronation of Andy Burnham as Labour’s new prime minister, warning him that dealing with local issues as a regional mayor is no preparation for handling international affairs.
The former prime minister, speaking to The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig to mark the 10th anniversary of the EU referendum, admitted he was sceptical about whether Mr Burnham’s experience as mayor of Manchester will be helpful if he, as expected, moves into Downing Street.
