Andy Burnham endured the baptism of fire that awaits new leaders attending the UN General Assembly this week — two red-eye flights in a couple of days and a brief sleep in the chic quarters of the UK consul’s luxurious residence on the 38th floor of 50 United Nations Plaza.
Smart-casual in dark jeans and navy jacket, Burnham headed home to catch up on sleep before the Labour Party conference — kicking off this Sunday in Liverpool — crowns the “King of the North’s” premiership.
It will be the first time he has spoken live to the party as a…
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