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[SBbucks]

Don’t know if you heard the podcast with them both (TRIP or a BBC one i think), both came across very well and pleasantly more bothered about their areas doing well than politics.

Yes, it was on TRIP Leading last year. They clearly get on well despite some political differences (Street is definitely an old-fashioned Tory by current lunatic standards). It sounds like Street will be trying to copy some of Burnham’s policies, particularly on transport. Well worth a listen.

Andy Burnham and Andy Street: A Tale of Two Cities - Leading

What is it like to run a metropolitan area? How does devolution impact the citizens of regional areas? Does party affiliation affect the decisions a mayor makes? Andy Burnham, Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Andy Street, Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands, meet with Rory and...

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[mmttww]

Everyone: why doesn't Burnham lead the party?
Labour: because who wouldn't vote for this bloke...

 

[Boicey]

Everyone: why doesn't lead the party?
Labour: because who wouldn't vote for this bloke...

I’m surprised he put red gloves on to be honest.
…and where’s his Union Jack vest?

 

[ccfcchris]

Nonsense, his campaign manager knows the city like the back of his hand and has his finger firmly on the pulse of local opinion



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What's happened to Timmy?