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In his Friday speech, Burnham vowed to bring about “the most significant change moment in our politics for 40 years.” He outlined five key promises, among them a commitment to collaborate with other parties in a way that remains distinctly Labour, as well as a plan to shift power away from Westminster and towards local authorities.
Despite Burnham’s pledge to end point-scoring within Westminster, Badenoch told the BBC she intends to “score as many points as possible if it means the right thing for the country.” However, she made clear she would not give Burnham “a blank cheque.” She expressed concern that the country needs a leader capable of making difficult decisions and confronting Labour MPs who resist such challenges.
Although Badenoch said she likes Burnham, describing him as a “nice guy” and a “people pleaser,” she stressed that “the job is not a popularity contest.” She criticized Burnham for not clearly outlining what he plans to do, dismissing his promises as “all airy-fairy stuff.” Furthermore, she accused Burnham of focusing his speech on the Labour Party rather than addressing the broader public, stating, “I’m not sure that he is aware of what the country’s priorities are.”
Burnham recently returned to Parliament through a by-election and became the sole leadership candidate after securing the support of 379 Labour MPs and all 11 trade unions affiliated with the party. However, before his first address as prime minister on Monday, he has so far remained tight-lipped about who will be appointed to key cabinet positions
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