‘We need a different path’: Andy Burnham vows to put energy and water under public control
Andy Burnham has proposed a program of mass renationalisation of essential services like energy and water if he becomes prime minister. He believes that the privatisation of these services has negatively impacted communities, particularly in areas like Makerfield. Burnham aims to reconnect the Labour party with working-class voters and address the challenges posed by deindustrialisation.
- ▪Andy Burnham is running for a byelection in Makerfield and aims to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.
- ▪He advocates for putting energy, housing, water, and transport back under public control.
- ▪Burnham has previously been successful in bringing buses under public control in Greater Manchester.
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Andy Burnham: ‘The country gave away its control with basic things that people depend upon every day.’ Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham: ‘The country gave away its control with basic things that people depend upon every day.’ Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAndy Burnham‘We need a different path’: Andy Burnham vows to put energy and water under public controlGreater Manchester mayor says programme of renationalisation would be key policy if he succeeds Keir Starmer as PMGeraldine McKelvieSat 16 May 2026 11.48 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 11.49 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham has suggested that a programme of mass renationalisation would be at the centre of his policy platform if he succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister.The…
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