Andy Burnham became Prime Minister following Labour's poor local election results, but after two months in office he is criticised for having no clear strategy to deliver the economic growth the country needs. The article notes that some Labour MPs share this concern, questioning what substance lies behind his public communications on the issue.

The government's approach is characterised as traditional tax-and-spend, with the current tax burden already at its highest since 1945 and further increases expected in next month's Budget. Key figures include a 30-year gilt yield of 5.89 per cent, with each 1 percentage point rise adding over £10 billion to annual debt interest. The article argues the government needs to control spending and debt rather than continuing to prioritise social media presence and promises that lack clear funding.