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Andy Doesn't Want to Leave Home

Dear, oh dear. Looks like Andy Burnham is already home sick and has rushed off from London back to Manchester, where he made his first speech today. He looked visibly nervous to me. 

His idea of "No.10 North" and running the country from there is clearly a feeble attempt to remain in his home town. But Andy, you can't run the country from home! His "Manchesterism" is sniggered at by more experienced politicians (if not everyone) and the press is going to have a field day with his creative new word. Poor Andy; he is like a scared young boy being sent off packing to the big school. And it doesn't look like he wants to go. This seemed to be validated when, after his speech, he refused to take questions from the press who were there for that very reason. Instead, he just walked away. 

On a practical consideration, all travel is easier and quicker from London - should he need to visit leaders in Europe or Trump in USA - I look forward  in particular, to his meeting with the American President. But this is just one point. There are plenty more, including Ukraine. 

For Andy Burnham to step into the shoes of Prime Minister, there is clearly going to have to be a massive learning curve on his part. Say goodbye to Manchester; you're in the big league now, Andy. And, (like Bilbo Baggins and Frodo) it's going to be some time before you can return to your corner of the shire again. 

Wolf Winship

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