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Burnham slams Blair's inequality-blind essay ahead of Makerfield by-election

5/27/2026

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Mayor Andy Burnham charged Sir Tony Blair with ignoring inequality in his 5,600-word essay.
Burnham will stand in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June as Blair promotes a “radical centre” and says Labour lacks a plan and its policies restrain business.
Pensions minister Torsten Bell said the essay lacks an AI plan while Blair noted his institute receives Larry Ellison funding because they share a view on the technology revolution.

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Mayor Andy Burnham charged Sir Tony Blair with ignoring inequality in his 5,600-word essay.
Burnham will stand in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June as Blair promotes a “radical centre” and says Labour lacks a plan and its policies restrain business.
Pensions minister Torsten Bell said the essay lacks an AI plan while Blair noted his institute receives Larry Ellison funding because they share a view on the technology revolution.