Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures but his promises will take time to come good
But what felt even more apt was Try Again.Just forget about the last two years, after the party won a historic majority but where the mood never matched the achievement. Now, as conference delegates and MPs filed out of the hall after Andy Burnham’s first speech as prime minister, it was close to euphoria. What have we been doing – when you were right there all along?That feeling rarely lasts: Burnham himself warned he would make choices that would be a harsh comedown from this Labour high.
- ▪But what felt even more apt was Try Again.Just forget about the last two years, after the party won a historic majority but where the mood never matched the achievement.
- ▪Now, as conference delegates and MPs filed out of the hall after Andy Burnham’s first speech as prime minister, it was close to euphoria.
- ▪What have we been doing – when you were right there all along?That feeling rarely lasts: Burnham himself warned he would make choices that would be a harsh comedown from this Labour high.
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2:20Andy Burnham fights tears as he speaks of his dad at Labour conference – videoAndy BurnhamAnalysisBurnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures but his promises will take time to come goodJessica Elgot Deputy political editorPM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next election Key takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speech UK politics live – latest updates Tue 29 Sep 2026 13.13 EDTLast modified on Tue 29 Sep 2026 13.15 EDTShareHope Again is the conference slogan. But what felt even more apt was Try Again.Just forget about the last two years, after the party won a historic majority but where the mood never matched the achievement.
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