Governed By HR - Burnham's Vision of Rule by Lanyard

 

Full text of (long) Burnham email to Labour MPs on the new regime

- Cabinet expected to “prioritise PLP engagement”
- Whips office as “HR department”
- No more legislation presented as “fait accomplit” by ministers and officials

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— Patrick Maguire (@patrickkmaguire) July 8, 2026

Burnham, a man with zero vision, has decided that the best way to govern is for every Labour MP to put his/her idea to a committee of lanyard wearing HR types.

This will end in disaster for Burnham, the Labour Party and the country.