Paul Ormerod argues Andy Burnham's optimism could boost UK economic growth where Reeves failed

The New Economics of Business Confidence and Sustainable Growth

Burnham's authentic style offers Labour a fresh connection with voters, but hope requires substance

The prospective new prime minister will need to deliver on his ability to communicate – and get the big decisions right

Andy Burnham promises hope. Britain needs more than that

He shows little sign that he grasps the scale or urgency of the tasks that await him.

‘New direction, same old problems’: the economic challenges facing Andy Burnham

Blair met good fortune when he assumed office, others such as Wilson faced tougher times. The PM-presumptive will start firmly on the back f

‘New direction, same old problems’: the economic challenges facing Andy Burnham

Blair met good fortune when he assumed office, others such as Wilson faced tougher times. The PM-presumptive will start firmly on the back f

Andy Burnham promises hope. Britain needs more than that

He shows little sign that he grasps the scale or urgency of the tasks that await him

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.