> Here's a look at his 'Manchesterism' vision and economic model for Britain, which he describes as "business-friendly socialism"

I admit to knowing very little (close to nothing) about UK politics. But I'm happy to see the use of "socialism" in up-front talking points. It's at least a nod in the right direction.

> He says years of privatization and deregulation have not only stripped the government of control over its costs and services but also saddled it with inefficiencies.

Ok, also seems reasonable.

> Burnham campaigned for Britain to stay in the European Union at the time of the Brexit referendum in 2016.

Yes, still good (on the surface, anyway).

> Farage's party has been well ahead of Labour in opinion polls for many months.

Unrelated to the stuff directly above but still disappointing. Dems and Labour need to do a better job or disaffected people will continue to listen to the siren song of fascists telling them that their problems are caused by THE SPOOKY OTHER.