Andy Burnham’s big ideas and the huge, yawning gap in his plans so far There is, these days, a palpable sense of energy associated with Number 10, whether in Downing Street or Manchester. A drive to get things done. We had the cut in VAT on domestic energ... See more
Brian Taylor is the Managing Partner of Ivy Coach, a leading college consultancy. The article gripped me so completely that I nearly spilled my morning coffee on my keyboard. It argued that legacy admissions, the practice of offering preferential treatmen... See more
Andy Burnham takes over – condemning 40 years of failure by previous prime ministers And so, with the polite good humour for which he is renowned, Andy Burnham gently shredded the reputation of his predecessor – and indeed of other past Prime Ministers, L... See more
This Labour contest is divisive and damaging. But essential, says Brian Taylor Numbers matter in politics. Arithmetic matters. For all our elected tribunes – including a Prime Minister who came to office less than two years ago with a majority of 174, gif... See more
'I know you’re fed up with politicians. I get it. But this Scottish election matters' As the parties launch their campaigns for the Holyrood election – and Reform dismisses accusations of homophobia – Herald writer Brian Taylor examines the true nature of... See more
