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‘He persuaded us’: Labour ministers moved by Andy Burnham’s emotional conference speech

‘He persuaded us’: Labour ministers moved by Andy Burnham’s emotional conference speech

Summary

Andy Burnham gave a very emotional speech at the Labour party conference, which moved many ministers to tears. After the speech, he encouraged his team to prepare strongly for upcoming political challenges, promising to support them fully.

Key Facts

  • Andy Burnham delivered a speech at the Labour conference that showed strong emotion, especially when mentioning his late father.
  • Several ministers, including Ed Miliband, were moved emotionally by the speech.
  • Burnham revised the speech extensively, even making changes moments before going on stage.
  • The speech included topics like Brexit, electoral reform, and public control, which are usually controversial within the party.
  • Burnham held a private meeting with cabinet ministers before the speech to explain his views and get their feedback.
  • After the speech, Burnham urged his ministers to be ready and fight hard, promising they would have the necessary support.
  • Some ministers admitted they found parts of the speech challenging but were convinced by Burnham's arguments.
  • The Labour party conference ended with a sense of renewed unity and purpose among its members.
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