Fergus Finlay: Dear Andy, I've advised many political leaders so here's my advice to you
Be generous, be brave, and do what you believe to be right, even if it makes you unpopular. Good luck
Andy Burnham: I’m not going to talk about the surprises you’ll face — they’ll come thick and fast. I want to say something instead about the qualities you’ll need.
Fergus Finlay is a former political activist and adviser to three governments, the former head of the children's charity Barnardos, a writer and a broadcaster.
It’s a bit of a liberty, I know, calling you by your first name. We’ve never met, and you don’t know me from Adam. But everyone else calls you Andy, and that’s what was on all your posters. It’s a great strength in a campaign, having a first name that’s instantly recognisable and is uniquely yours.
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