Burnham: We must stop politics of poison seeping into our streets
- Posted on September 7, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
During a private parliamentary session, the Prime Minister outlined a strategic approach to counter destructive political discourse dominating public spaces. Emphasizing the need for constructive engagement, he called for replacing divisive rhetoric with hope-driven messaging. The initiative aims to restore civil dialogue and restore public confidence in democratic institutions by fostering positive political conversation instead of fear-based narratives that threaten social cohesion.
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Burnham: We must stop politics of poison seeping into our streets
Speaking to MPs and peers at a closed-doors meeting on Monday, the Prime Minister said the party’s mission must be to counter ‘fear with positivity’.
