Andy Burnham says he is ready to become prime minister on Monday. He pledged to set a political direction that is “distinctively Labour” instead of “doing what we’ve done in the past of wearing too many Tory clothes.”
The new party leader said: “Yes, we will work with other parties where we can, but in doing so have the clarity of knowing exactly where we stand.
“As your leader, I will set a direction that is distinctively Labour. We won’t try to outgreen the Greens or out-Reform Reform, or doing what we’ve done in the past of wearing too many Tory clothes.
“Let me tell you, I’m quite happy that Kemi doesn’t approve of my wardrobe choices, because I’m not keen on theirs either.
“From here, we do it differently. We win by being us, boldly, boldly, confidently, authentically us. Labour. That’s how we win.”
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