Andy Burnham and Torsten Bell say the former Labour PM’s essay does not address today’s challenges
Tony Blair’s criticism of the Labour party fails to engage with inequality and the “extremes of austerity”, senior party figures have said.
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, who is widely expected to launch a leadership challenge if he wins next month’s Makerfield byelection, said the essay merited a “considered response” and he would set one out on Thursday.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor.
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