Andy Burnham’s No 10 North plan is just as ill-conceived as his Israel views
If British Jewry is to trust the new prime minister, he will use the inevitable hours marooned on the dysfunctional Manchester-London train line to reflect on his deplorable ideas on the Middle East
Assessment
The piece ties Andy Burnham's proposal for a 'No 10 North' to his past positions on Israel, arguing both lack sound judgment. It suggests the new prime minister should reconsider Burnham's influence during train commutes. The core stake is whether British Jewish trust in the government can survive proximity to figures seen as hostile on Middle East policy.