Here is Andy Burnham’s route to save Labour: a new manifesto, a new election and electoral reform | Polly Toynbee
Andy Burnham is positioning himself as a key figure in Labour's potential revival through a new manifesto and electoral reform. His commitment to proportional representation could reshape British politics by preventing a single party from dominating with a minority of votes. The upcoming Makerfield byelection is seen as a critical moment for Burnham and the Labour Party's future.
- ▪Andy Burnham is campaigning for the Makerfield byelection, which could lead to significant changes in Labour's leadership.
- ▪He advocates for proportional representation to ensure fairer electoral outcomes and prevent a single party from holding power with a minority of votes.
- ▪Burnham's approach includes engaging voters in discussions about their second choices, promoting a more collaborative political environment.
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Andy Burnham at the launch of his Makerfield byelection campaign in Ashton-in-Makerfield on 22 May 2026. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham at the launch of his Makerfield byelection campaign in Ashton-in-Makerfield on 22 May 2026. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersOpinionAndy BurnhamHere is Andy Burnham’s route to save Labour: a new manifesto, a new election and electoral reformPolly ToynbeeProportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the voteMon 25 May 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 11.02 EDTShareHere comes the prospect of redemption, a second chance for Labour to start over.
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