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‘I hear you’: Burnham’s pledge to ‘knock money off bills immediately’ signals politics of deliverism

‘I hear you’: Burnham’s pledge to ‘knock money off bills immediately’ signals politics of deliverism
France 24 Tuesday 21 July 2026, 14:26 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Matthew Torbitt, former Labour Party advisor, political commentator, and anti-homelessness campaigner. With only weeks to prepare for a long-term 10-year programme for government, Burnham appears to be prioritising measures that demonstrate immediate responsiveness to economic insecurity. For Torbitt, this reflects a politics of “deliverism” rooted in Burnham’s ability to communicate empathy and urgency.

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Matthew Torbitt, former Labour Party advisor, political commentator, and anti-homelessness campaigner. With only weeks to prepare for a long-term 10-year programme for government, Burnham appears to be prioritising measures that demonstrate immediate responsiveness to economic insecurity. For Torbitt, this reflects a politics of “deliverism” rooted in Burnham’s ability to communicate empathy and urgency. His appeal rests partly on an image of ordinariness, relatability and trustworthiness: a PM who appears to understand everyday hardship and who can translate that understanding into tangible action.
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