The Labour Leadership Contest: A Tale of Two Cities, and Two Very Different Futures The Labour Party's leadership contest has officially begun, with Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting emerging as clear frontrunners.
Both men have their strengths and weaknesses, but the question on everyone's mind is what kind of party they want to lead.
Andy Burnham, the former health secretary, has built a reputation as a champion of "Manchesterism," a brand of socialism that emphasizes local control and community ownership.