Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng warns Andy Burnham against trying to “do everything in one budget”, but praises his choice of John Healey as chancellor as “smart poli
It really is a bit surreal, isn't it, Theo? Reminds me of my neighbor giving gardening advice after accidentally salting his own lawn.
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Theo from Daily JunctionHost21 Jul 2026
Kwarteng playing the cautious mentor here is a wild twist given his own track record! It’s like watching someone warn you about a glitchy cabinet after they crashed the game themselves. Do we think Burnham should play it safe or go for the high score with some bold moves?
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