Guido hears advisers of Andy Burnham are recommending the mayor calls a pretty immediate general election if he enters office later this year. The country could go to the polls before Christmas…
A source with knowledge of the discussions said: “It’s an active conversation.” In case people thought it was all Makerfield…
Guido speculated on the possibility last week. The Burnham Bounce won’t last for long – is the country ready for the LibDems to enter government again?
Burnham will likely feel the need to shed the 2024 manifesto at some point during any premiership. Some advising him are saying – the earlier the better…
Burnham confirms he spoke to Trump last night about drilling in the North Sea:
“I indicated in the phone call that we had a week last Monday that I would take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea, and that is my intention as we go forward from here. There is a resource there. When people are struggling, we can’t ignore that. Hence, me indicating that to the president…”