09/09/2010
ANDY BURNHAM SPEAKS OUT DURING CAMPAIGN
Andy Burnham MP, a
candidate in the election to be the next leader of the Labour party, has spoken
out during his campaign about the Green & Gold movement and the issue of
supporter ownership.
He said: "I joined the Co-op Party over 10 years
ago, after being inspired by the potential of the co-operative ideal in
football. As Leader, I would put co-operative policies and new mutualism at the
heart of Labour’s future policy offer. This is because, post-recession, it
speaks to the public’s desire for a different approach to the ownership and
behaviour of socially-important organisations.
“This can be seen in the success of the
Co-operative Bank, which, at a time of crisis in the financial sector, was seen
by the public as embodying trust and higher ethical standards. It can also be
seen in the protest movements at
Manchester United and Liverpool, as supporters call for the money motive to
be tamed."
Andy previously served
as Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport - and was once Chair of
Supporters Direct.
He also attended
yesterday's debate in a packed Westminster Hall.