Burnham's Thatcherism jibes are just tired socialist talking points

This opinion article by Alys Denby, published in City AM, criticizes new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first speech for relying on what she calls 'tired socialist talking points' against Thatcherism and neoliberalism. Denby argues that Burnham's pledge to undo 'four decades of neoliberalism' overlooks his own time in the Cabinet and that Britain's stagnation is due to too little capitalism, not too much. She contends that nationalization would harm the economy, citing Manchester's growth as a success of private investment and services-led employment. The piece concludes by warning that Burnham risks repeating past mistakes rather than building a better future.