Andy Burnham

Do you think he will bring about a change for the better?

  • Yes

    Votes: 47 26.7%

  • No

    Votes: 86 48.9%

  • Unsure

    Votes: 43 24.4%
  • Total voters
    176
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Sideboard Bob

Sideboard Bob

Leader of the Labour Party as of today, expected to be appointed as the UK Prime Minister on the 20th…
…but only now has he truly made it, with his own Tattle thread. Let’s go!
 
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Rubez2812

Rubez2812

He does seem kinda normal well more normal than the others have been, so maybe he'll be good. Though he is a politician so probably full of tit. Is anyone here from Manchester to let us know how he really was as a mayor
 
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Norfolking Good

Norfolking Good

My issue is being a mayor is incredibly different to being the PM. His remit is a million times bigger for a start.
It worries me that he wants to give power to local government but will there be the training and the scrutiny for them and as it’s never been done and how will it be policed as unfortunately big budgets can and do get used for stupid stuff. It all seems a bit woolly and for quick wins rather than a system that’s been fully thought out and planned.
 
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Rubez2812

Rubez2812

Norfolking Good said:
My issue is being a mayor is incredibly different to being the PM. His remit is a million times bigger for a start.
It worries me that he wants to give power to local government but will there be the training and the scrutiny for them and as it’s never been done and how will it be policed as unfortunately big budgets can and do get used for stupid stuff. It all seems a bit woolly and for quick wins rather than a system that’s been fully thought out and planned.
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I agree and i wonder how it will work for areas without a mayor, because (i may be wrong on this) not every local authority has a mayor, im all for the return of the £2 bus tickets through
 
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Jusa

Jusa

I think he comes across as being sleazy, I wouldn't trust him further than I could throw him.
 
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Boomwhatwasthis

I will always have the utmost respect for him for what he did for us regarding Hillsborough. As someone who was there, aged 11.

He stood up for us when no other bugger wanted to know.
 
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DarnIt

Boomwhatwasthis said:
I will always have the utmost respect for him for what he did for us regarding Hillsborough. As someone who was there, aged 11.

He stood up for us when no other bugger wanted to know.
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Let's hope he shows the same leadership & courage by making sure there is a full national enquiry, with full judicial powers, into grape gangs.

This is his golden opportunity to shift the dial in this country towards an honest and accountable political class.

Done within the first 100 days would be an achievement.
 
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Norfolking Good

Norfolking Good

He is also hoping to end homelessness which is an admirable thing but that needs to go hand in hand with much needed improvement in mental health and addiction provision. Just giving someone a flat won’t solve their problems. I think his attempt in Manchester was good for the first year and it dropped but then is higher now when he started.
 
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DarnIt

Norfolking Good said:
He is also hoping to end homelessness...
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I thought it was just for rough sleepers.

In my 'hood', I've seen a significant increase in rough sleepers in recent weeks. It's a returning & growing issue. I notice that the sleepers are predominantly male, middle-agrd with some possessions
 
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neroli

I feel sorry for Mrs B who is getting criticised for her dress and figure. Refreshing to have a normal looking wife and not some clotheshorse or manicured model as a sidekick.
 
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