AS Andy Burnham is elevated into high office without a contest, he’s received much plaudits for his commitment to reconstructing the constitution and reviving Labour’s commitment to progressive social policy. He is arriving into office on a sea of goodwill just as his predecessor is unceremoniously ejected.
Sam Bright at DeSmog writes: “However, the enthusiasm for Burnham’s coronation is being somewhat dampened by reports that he is going to adopt a more lenient approach to North Sea exploration than his predecessor.
