This is The Guardian.

Today, the Mancunian candidate, Andy Burnham.

There's been weeks of talk about Andy Burnham being the hottest thing in British politics.

After months, or let's face it, a whole career of building up to this moment,

the Mayor of Greater Manchester is fighting to win.

I'm in the campaign. I'm fighting to win it with your support and with the support of the great people of this constituency.

First, in the Makerfield by-election and then, well, to become the next Labour Prime Minister.

A vote for me in this by-election campaign is a vote to change Labor.

Burnham mania is a real thing.

He consistently polls higher than any other Labour politician.

He seems likable.

He can talk to people.

He's got great eyelashes.

But behind the hype is one small question.

What does Andy Burnham actually believe in?

In October, Burnham said Britain shouldn't be in Hock to bond markets when deciding how to spend money.

More recently, he's been walking that back.

I have never said you can just ignore the bomb markets.

I said that politicians have placed Britain in Hock.

He once said that he wanted the UK back in the EU.

I'm going to be honest, I'm going to say it.

I hope in my lifetime I see this country rejoined.

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