The article argues that Andy Burnham’s conference speech has shifted the political agenda towards his call for change, even winning praise from senior figures in Reform and the Conservatives. The writer says the Right should take that shift seriously, as voters appear open to proposals such as changing the state pension triple lock and reconsidering the UK’s relationship with the EU.

Burnham has since faced questions about whether he intends to scrap or adjust the triple lock, and about how his EU position fits with earlier comments ruling out rejoining. A Survation poll cited in the article found 64 per cent supported his pension proposal and 15 per cent opposed it, with support also recorded among 55–64-year-olds and pensioners. The writer links the appeal of Burnham’s message to dissatisfaction with privatised utilities and Brexit, and argues that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch needs a careful response.