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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Why Burnham can succeed on slashing the welfare bill where Starmer failed

There is nothing like prime ministers attempting to repeat the mistakes of their predecessors to stir up the political firmament.

But it appears that just a week into his premiership, Andy Burnham is willing to take that risk.

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