Interestingly, many economists are predicting just that. The gdp growth slow down that we saw last quarter was predicted about a year ago. It was that reason that the labour and tory manifestos looked like cross dressing. Labour couldn't over promise and bribe as they really believe the economy...
I agree with Simster here
Irrespective of policies, the leader has to be electable by swathes of the population. That can be derived from having a calm safe approach such as John Smith, or a charismatic hope message such as Tony Blair
You can't always rely on being up against a poor leader...
In Andy Burnham's favour is that previous cabinet experience, has a mix of backgrounds (union supported but also public school educated) pushed for the Hillsborough commission that ununcovered the truth. Coherent policy on linking health and social care. Has television presence
Against - was...