News · 23 June 2026

Burnham backs nationalising water and energy

Andy Burnham, who is likely to be the next Prime Minister, has previously supported bringing water and energy companies under public control. He has also expressed a desire for the UK to rejoin the European Union in his lifetime. Burnham's political views have moved increasingly to the left over time.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 June 2026 at 9:58

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