Britain's Lost Decade: Burnham Tries to Rewrite History Andy Burnham's first Commons speech as prime minister was a blend of nostalgia and grand ambition.
The Labour leader's attempt to reboot British politics by blaming Brexit and Margaret Thatcher for the country's economic woes has sparked debate about the role of history in shaping policy decisions.
The UK's economic performance since the financial crisis has been sluggish, with GDP growth averaging around 1. 5% per annum.