The ghosts of Downing Street past may have some advice for Andy Burnham | Jonathan Freedland
The incoming PM has made a strong start – but there are several traps he needs to avoid. Brown, Blair and even Thatcher can show the way
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The article advises incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to ignore unsolicited advice and instead study the mistakes of recent predecessors, particularly Keir Starmer's gloomy opening that ruined his honeymoon. It suggests he should look to Margaret Thatcher for inspiration on having a clear plan from the top, and warns that his first weeks in office will be crucial for shaping public perception.