Andy Burnham's Change in Tack on Fiscal Rules and Bond Markets Is Understandable The Labour leadership contest has long been marked by intrigue and unpredictability.
However, recent weeks have seen Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham facing increasing scrutiny over his stance on fiscal rules and bond markets. This is a delicate balancing act that few politicians have mastered.
Burnham's decision to tone down his rhetoric on Britain's "debt addiction" is hardly surprising, given the current febrile conditions in global markets.