[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I think it will be Andy Burnham.

I like Andy, he is really genuine.

He was a good way behind last time however coming 4th but then he was up against the Miliband Brothers.

By the way AnnieK,thank you very much for your kind words on that other thread,it was really nice of you to say it.

[bots]

Speaking seriously now, labour should go for someone with a good presence who can communicate flawlessly. Its going to be all new next time around, so experience etc will be irrelevant.

I think all the names mentioned have history, and that's never a good thing. Start with a clean slate, and focus on policies that engage a larger cross section of the electorate and labour will be in a much better position to engage in a federal UK. They will of course need someone for Scotland too - good luck with that

[user104658]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

Speaking seriously now, labour should go for someone with a good presence who can communicate flawlessly. Its going to be all new next time around, so experience etc will be irrelevant.

I think all the names mentioned have history, and that's never a good thing. Start with a clean slate, and focus on policies that engage a larger cross section of the electorate and labour will be in a much better position to engage in a federal UK. They will of course need someone for Scotland too - good luck with that

Agreed; prospects are about showmanship and media presence these days and little to do with policy. I actually fully believe that a confident, charming and physically attractive labour leader would have walked this election.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

Speaking seriously now, labour should go for someone with a good presence who can communicate flawlessly. Its going to be all new next time around, so experience etc will be irrelevant.

I think all the names mentioned have history, and that's never a good thing. Start with a clean slate, and focus on policies that engage a larger cross section of the electorate and labour will be in a much better position to engage in a federal UK. They will of course need someone for Scotland too - good luck with that

I agree - they should recruit Farage.

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I like Andy, he is really genuine.

He was a good way behind last time however coming 4th but then he was up against the Miliband Brothers.

By the way AnnieK,thank you very much for your kind words on that other thread,it was really nice of you to say it.

You're more than welcome Joey....absolutely meant every word.