Novelist Robert Harris criticizes Andy Burnham's 'working-class roots' portrayal

Author Robert Harris accused Labour politician Andy Burnham of a "desperate" attempt to emphasize his working-class background, suggesting his desire to be liked makes him appear "facile and glib."

19 Aug, 05:00 — 19 Aug, 05:00

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‘Prolier-than-thou!’ Burnham accused of ‘desperate’ attempt to play up working class roots by novelist

Robert Harris tells The Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that the Labour prime minister’s ‘desire to be liked’ risks making him look ‘facile and glib’

By Geordie Greig

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Novelist Robert Harris criticizes Andy Burnham's 'working-class roots' portrayal

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‘Prolier-than-thou!’ Burnham accused of ‘desperate’ attempt to play up working class roots by novelist

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