Burnham's Northern Fixation: A Calculated Bet on Labour's Future Andy Burnham's ascension to the top job has been marked by a deliberate emphasis on reconnecting with Labour's traditional heartlands in the North of England.
His appointment of a northern cabinet and first meeting at Number 10 North, a Manchester outpost that promises to redistribute power across the UK, has sparked both excitement and trepidation among party members.
Burnham's northern fixation appears to be a return to Labour's grassroots roots.