Burnham's Britain: six days in the place that just changed our politics
Andy Burnham is closing in on Downing Street after a big win in the Makerfield byelection. John Harris and John Domokos take a deep dive into a place where people's lives back up Burnham's insistence that we're living in an economy and society that need radical change – but they also find an infectious spirit of optimism
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham achieved a significant win in the Makerfield byelection.
- John Harris and John Domokos investigated the region following the election.
- The local population's experiences support the need for radical economic and societal change.
- An optimistic spirit was observed within the community.