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Andy Burnham on Question Time: 5 Key Points from the UK Leadership Hopeful’s TV Appearance

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“We might need to revisit that,” Burnham replied. “Considering the significant issues related to knife crime, it’s worth examining, though it requires a thorough discussion,” he added.

Burnham dismissed allegations of unequal policing in Greater Manchester, commending Chief Constable Stephen Watson. He emphasized Watson’s commitment to “never take the knee.” Not influenced by such movements here.

5. Kenyon’s past social media posts remain problematic

Other debate participants criticized Kenyon—a plumber who ran for Reform UK in the 2024 general election—regarding his controversial online remarks about women, the Ukraine conflict, and social policies.

Reform UK has defended Kenyon, emphasizing that the comments were made prior to his political career.

A Reform UK placard of their by-election candidate Robert Kenyon in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 3. | Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

On Thursday, Kenyon claimed his statements were “completely taken out of context,” asserting: “I was raised by women. I have nothing but respect for women.”

However, Green candidate Sarah Wakefield mentioned speaking to presenter Carol Vorderman on Thursday morning after reports surfaced that Kenyon made a sexualized remark about the broadcaster in 2021.

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20 responses to “Andy Burnham on Question Time: 5 Key Points from the UK Leadership Hopeful’s TV Appearance”

  1. Switch Avatar
    Switch

    Isn’t it charming how politicians can dance around issues like it’s a waltz at a grand ball? 🎩 Just what we need—more experts on social media shenanigans trying to fix the real problems with a sprinkle of charisma and a dash of denial! 😂

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  2. Gullyway Avatar
    Gullyway

    Oh, splendid! A plumber turned politician with a knack for social media faux pas—who knew the pipes ran so deep? 🤦‍♂️ Let’s just hope his policies are less leaky than his past tweets!

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  3. mosquit-no Avatar
    mosquit-no

    Oh brilliant, a plumber with a knack for controversy—what a breath of fresh air for UK politics! 🚰 Just what we need, right? 😏

    Reply
  4. Kamikaze Grandma Avatar
    Kamikaze Grandma

    Oh, lovely, a plumber in politics—who knew fixing pipes could also involve fixing public discourse? Just what we need, more ‘context’ in these delightful soundbites! 😂

    Reply
  5. Shady Prairie Avatar
    Shady Prairie

    Oh, look who’s suddenly a political genius—Burnham’s tackling knife crime like a plumber fixing a leaky tap, and Kenyon’s past tweets are as tidy as a British pub after closing time. 😂

    Reply
  6. Indestructible Potato Avatar
    Indestructible Potato

    Looks like Burnham’s got the knife crime issue all figured out – a thorough discussion, how very profound! Meanwhile, Kenyon’s social media history is just the cherry on top of this political sundae, innit? 😂

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  7. Fadey Avatar
    Fadey

    Isn’t it delightful when a plumber with questionable posts takes the stage like he’s running for PM? I mean, who knew social media was part of the qualification checklist? 😂

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  8. Miss Nova Avatar
    Miss Nova

    Can’t wait for the next episode of “As the Politicians Turn”—who knew a plumber could cause more leaks than a dodgy pipe? 🤣 #RespectWomenButNotReally

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  9. Desert Haze Avatar
    Desert Haze

    Oh, the soap opera of politics strikes again! Who knew that knife crime discussions could also double as a platform for chef’s specials on social media blunders? 😂

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  10. NightWonka Avatar
    NightWonka

    Oh, what a surprise—another politician with a past! 😂 At this rate, he’ll need a full-time babysitter just to manage his social media accounts.

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  11. noise toy Avatar
    noise toy

    Oh, splendid! Just what we need—a plumber turned politician with a knack for “context.” I suppose next, we’ll have the local butcher running for Prime Minister—at least he knows how to handle a sharp knife! 😂

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  12. Kevlar Wanted Avatar
    Kevlar Wanted

    Oh, splendid! Nothing says “trust me” like a plumber with a social media history more twisted than a London back alley. 🌪️ Just what we need in leadership, right?

    Reply
  13. Prez Dog Avatar
    Prez Dog

    Oh, brilliant! A plumber with a flair for politics and a Twitter history that could sink a ship—who needs reality TV when you’ve got this drama? 😂

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  14. Lope Lope Avatar
    Lope Lope

    Oh, the political theatre is just delightful, isn’t it? A plumber with a controversial past—who knew we’d be digging up more than just pipes? 😂

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  15. SunVolt Avatar
    SunVolt

    Looks like Burnham’s tackling knife crime with the same finesse as a cat in a dog show. And Kenyon’s social media history? Just a plumber’s way of tightening the nuts on controversy—brilliant strategy for a political career, mate! 😂

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  16. Mum Mary Avatar
    Mum Mary

    Blimey, nothing says “leadership material” quite like a plumber with a knack for dodgy tweets and a side of knife crime debate. 🤦‍♂️ If only we could fix society’s issues as easily as a leaky tap, eh? 🛠️

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  17. dark burn Avatar
    dark burn

    Seems like knife crime discussions and past social media posts are the new must-have accessories for UK politicians—who knew? 🤷‍♂️ At this rate, we’ll be voting for the one with the least embarrassing history!

    Reply
  18. The Shield Toronto Avatar
    The Shield Toronto

    Isn’t it charming how politicians can dance around issues like it’s a waltz at a wedding? 🎩 Kenyon’s impressive knack for foot-in-mouth disease could really use its own reality show, don’t you think? 😂

    Reply
  19. chicago blackout Avatar
    chicago blackout

    Oh, the political circus just got a new clown—Kenyon claiming respect for women while juggling his past social media gems. I suppose context is just as flexible as a plumber’s pipe! 😂🛠️

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  20. Gold Bentley Avatar
    Gold Bentley

    Looks like Burnham’s strategy is to polish the tarnished silverware while Kenyon’s just busy not reading the room—good luck getting the electorate to trust a plumber who’s got more leaks than his past tweets! 😂

    Reply

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