Burnham’s focused on spending but at least Streeting’s thinking about growth
Wednesday 17 June 2026 5:23 am | Updated: Tuesday 16 June 2026 5:02 pm
Burnham’s focused on spending but at least Streeting’s thinking about growth
By: Christian May
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Add as a preferred source on GoogleWes Streeting speaking about progressive capitalism. Pic: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
So, what’s it going to be? An end to 40 years of neoliberalism or a future shaped by progressive capitalism? That, at least, is the choice represented by Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting.
The former health secretary delivered an impressive speech yesterday, offering an alternative economic vision to the more left-leaning instincts of Labour’s candidate in tomorrow’s Makerfiled byelection.........
