Streeting Joins Burnham In Condemning Blair For Failing To Acknowledge Inequality |
Streeting Joins Burnham In Condemning Blair For Failing To Acknowledge Inequality
The ex-Labour PM launched a scathing tirade against the direction of their party – and took aim at the two leadership hopefuls.
Political Correspondent
Wes Streeting has joined Andy Burnham in accusing Tony Blair of not acknowledging the inequality in the UK.
The ex-prime minister tore into Labour in a 5,600 word essay this week, saying the current shadow leadership contest is futile until the party reassesses its policies.
His warning came as Greater Manchester mayor Burnham is contesting the Makerfield by-election in the hope he can get a seat in parliament, where he is expected to challenge Keir Starmer’s premiership.
Streeting, who quit as health secretary earlier this month, has made it clear he intends to join any leadership challenge.
But Blair urged the party to resist drifting further........