‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has indicated his intention to run in a Labour leadership contest and would prioritize transforming England’s social care system, proposing accelerated reforms and potential funding mechanisms. He also outlined his stance on various policy issues, including fiscal responsibility, Brexit, and immigration, while campaigning in the Makerfield byelection.

• Andy Burnham plans to address England’s social care crisis and would accelerate reform proposals.
• He intends to run in a Labour leadership contest if one emerges.
• Burnham would reallocate funds for social and affordable housing solely to social homes.
• He supports fiscal devolution and suggests replacing council tax with a land value tax.
• Burnham wants the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime but not by rerunning the Brexit referendum.
• He praised the Home Secretary’s approach to immigration but stressed the need for balance.
• Burnham advocates for a ‘broad church’ Labour party, inclusive of leftwingers but not Jeremy Corbyn.
• He denied using the Makerfield byelection as a stepping stone but confirmed he would challenge Keir Starmer if a leadership contest occurs.