🔴 Breaking News 9h ago · Fergal Kinney

‘He understands soft power’: why Andy Burnham put music at the heart of his political identity

The Guardian Breaking
Guardian breaking news
View Channel →
‘He understands soft power’: why Andy Burnham put music at the heart of his political identity
Source ↗ 👁 0 💬 0
Oasis and Elbow have soundtracked Burnham’s byelection campaign and he got Liam Gallagher doing Manchester’s tram announcements. Will he keep banging the drum for music if he reaches Westminster?First came Andy Burnham’s Makerfield byelection campaign launch video, with the Greater Manchester mayor stomping down red-brick streets soundtracked by homegrown stars Oasis, Elbow and James. Then came the eye-catching, northern soul-influenced campaign logo: Change Labour, Keep the Faith. And this week

Comments (0)

Sign in to join the discussion

More Like This

Todd Blanche Is a Dangerous Choice for Trump’s Attorney General
NYT > Top Stories · 3h ago
Spain v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 – live
The Guardian · 3h ago
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims ships carrying oil are moving out of strait of Hormuz after US and Iran agree deal
The Guardian · 3h ago
Nottinghamshire v Somerset, Leicestershire v Essex, and more: county cricket day four – live
The Guardian · 3h ago
Reform accused of proposing tax cuts worth £40bn to boost chances in Makerfield byelection – UK politics live
The Guardian · 3h ago
Fighter at Donald Trump’s White House UFC event smears Michelle Obama during interview – US politics live
The Guardian · 3h ago