Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham unite to criticise Tony Blair

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has accused former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair of failing to grasp the impact of inequality on modern British politics. The dispute follows criticism from Sir Tony regarding current policy directions within the Labour movement and local government.

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